Intel Core i5-11600 vs Intel Core i9-11900F

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600 and Intel Core i9-11900F CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600 is 23% slower and 15% cheaper than Intel Core i9-11900F.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-11900F
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PRICE£182.07£208.66
CPU MARK1791722080
VALUE98106
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1200
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY276340
CORES6 x 2.80 GHz8 x 2.50 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS32843414
DATEQ2/2021Q2/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600

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

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-11900F

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
24304
£142.92

Is Intel Core i5-11600 better than Intel Core i9-11900F?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-11900F by 8%.


The Intel Core i5-11600 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 17917. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 276. The Intel Core i9-11900F efficiency score is 340. So, the Intel Core i9-11900F leads by 23%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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