Intel Core i5-11600KF vs Intel Core i5-11600K

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Intel Core i5-11600KF or Intel Core i5-11600KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-11600KF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i5-11600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-11600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 11000
11 Generation 11
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11600KF Name Intel Core i5-11600K
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-11600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600K is 3.9 GHz
12 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-11600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 256
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 32
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 750
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 Decode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
95 W TDP down 95 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11600KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-11600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
237 $ Release price 262 $
Rocket Lake S Architecture Rocket Lake S
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1200
3.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
19755
19755
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
19755
19755

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
11277
11277
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
11277
11277

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8964
8964
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8964
8964

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8312
8312
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8312
8312

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8209
8209
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
8209
8209

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4715
4715
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4667
4667

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4320
4320
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4320
4320

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
2138
2138
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
2138
2138

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1760
1760
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1749
1749

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1721
1721
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1721
1721

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1564
1564
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1564
1564

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
598
598
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
598
598

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
245
245
Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
241
241

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600K
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
161
161
Intel Core i5-11600KF
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
161
161