Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-11500

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-10600K and Intel Core i5-11500 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-10600K is 19% slower and 13% more expensive than Intel Core i5-11500.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11500
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PRICE£183.9£160.24
CPU MARK1432217107
VALUE78107
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY115263
CORES6 x 4.10 GHz6 x 2.70 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS29223131
DATEQ2/2020Q2/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-10600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11500

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

Is Intel Core i5-10600K better than Intel Core i5-11500?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-10600K offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-11500 by 37%.


The Intel Core i5-10600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 14322. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 115. The Intel Core i5-11500 efficiency score is 263. So, the Intel Core i5-11500 leads by 129%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.