The Intel® Core™ 11th Gen processors redefine Intel® CPU performance for laptops and desktops. New core and graphics architectures, AI-based performance enhancements, best-in-class wireless and wired connectivity, and advanced tuning features deliver higher levels of power and flow to meet your expectations.
CPU Processors
Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9GHz Processor 6 Core for Socket 1200 Tray
Key features:
- Rocket Lake Microarchitecture
- 12 threads
- Maximum frequency 4.9 GHz
- Cache Memory 12 MB
- Unlocked
- Thermal Design Power (TDP) 125 W
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Description
The Intel Core i5-11600K processor is aimed at users seeking a high-performance processing solution for their computer, particularly those looking to use their computer for gaming or other applications that require high processing power. With Hyper-Threading support, it provides enough power to handle demanding tasks and applications.
It is suitable for overclocking enthusiasts, as it features an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to increase the clock frequency for even higher performance. It comes with integrated Intel UHD 750 graphics, which offer notable performance for casual gaming and multimedia.
Do more of what interests you with an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor.
Key Features and Benefits of 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
- Innovative New Architectures
- Revolutionary Intel® Xe Graphics
- Intelligent Performance
- Faster, More Reliable Connectivity
- Advanced Overclocking
- Built for Business
Enhance Performance and Game Control
The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors redefine performance and tuning for top-tier gaming with a new CPU architecture, AI-based acceleration, enhanced overclocking capabilities, memory speeds up to DDR4-3200, 20 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes, and much more.
Boost Your Creative Performance
Smart performance powered by Artificial Intelligence, stunning Intel® Xe graphics, enhanced tuning options, and more come together in 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors to boost creative productivity, accelerating photo and video editing and graphic design tasks.
Game for the masses.
The efficient multi-threaded performance of Intel Core 11thGen processors allows you to maximize stream quality and maintain high FPS during gameplay.
What does a 19% improvement in IPC mean?
A leap in IPC means that your processor works smarter, not harder. It does more work in each clock cycle, which translates to higher FPS in games and smoother performance in applications. While the IPC measurement may not be familiar to everyone, it is another way to understand why 11th generation CPUs excel in gaming.
What is Resizable BAR?
The Resizable BAR, recently supported in the 11th generation, is a PCIe feature that can provide a free boost to game performance in certain titles. It changes the way your CPU works with your GPU, potentially unlocking a few extra percentage points of FPS. This is achieved by allowing your CPU to access more data simultaneously.
What is DDR-3200 RAM support?
The 11th generation helps you get more out of your memory. Motherboards now officially support RAM speeds up to 3200MHz and feature advanced overclocking options to help you fine-tune your memory.
Adding more RAM capacity helps you run more programs simultaneously (or meet the requirements for AAA games that demand a lot of memory). Upgrading to faster RAM, on the other hand, improves the speed at which your CPU retrieves data from memory.
Upgrading from 2933MHz RAM to 3200MHz can offer an increase in FPS in gaming, although this varies depending on the game, your system, and your graphics settings.
What is PCIe 4.0?
PCIe 4.0 support means you'll be ready for the next generation of GPUs and SSDs.
PCIe is the expansion bus you use to connect graphics cards, NVMe SSDs, and peripheral devices like capture cards to your motherboard. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0, a version that provides double the bandwidth compared to 3.0.
PCIe 4.0 support means you'll be ready to upgrade to the latest Gen 4 SSD or GPU as the technology matures. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors also provide up to 20 CPU PCIe lanes, which offer a more direct connection between the CPU, GPU, and NVMe SSD.
What is AV1?
Improved multimedia playback is another hallmark of the 11th generation. With support for new video formats and high bit-rate HDR video, the CPUs make it easier to watch content with immersive and detailed imagery and to create it yourself.
To provide an enhanced viewing experience, the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors feature hardware support for 12-bit HEVC decoding and 10-bit AV1 decoding. The 12-bit and 10-bit are different color standards for HDR (high dynamic range), which allow for vibrant hues and deep black levels when viewed on an HDR display.
Manufacturer
Specifications
Main Specifications
- Year of Release
- 2021
- Family
- Core i5
- Microarchitecture
- Rocket Lake (11th Gen)
- Socket
- 1200
- Packaging
- Tray
- Compatible Chipset
- B560, H470, H510, H570, Q470, Z490, Z590
- Type
- Middle Range
Performance
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Processor Frequency (Base Frequency)
- 3.9 GHz
- Max Processor Frequency
- 4.9 GHz
- Cache memory
- 12 MB
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 95 W
Features & Functions
- Embedded Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 750
- Includes Heatsink
- No
Important information
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- This review is about the packaging: Box
Good CPU, I run it with integrated graphics and it runs all games with medium settings at 40 fps. I will upgrade to an RTX 3060 or RX 6650 XT and I believe it will run all games with ultra settings. It also has excellent multitasking capabilities and it's worth the money, especially for the 190 euros I bought it for
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Top-notch processor with low temperatures. I work it with NZXT liquid cooling. No complaints about speed or managing multiple windows. It effortlessly handles applications and I believe it is capable of handling large files as well. The 12 threads are a big advantage. It performs very well in modern games without any difficulty. Excellent value for money and an exceptional choice for work or gaming PCs before the DDR5 generation. I am very satisfied and I recommend it if you don't plan on switching to a 1700 socket.
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Fast processor, it gets the job done and more. Personally, I use it mainly for gaming and many other things.
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Low temperatures, high performance, beats the competition in the same economic framework. Lightning-fast, it opens before you even think about it. Classic INTEL
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By far the best midrange processor for gaming. I don't have a personal opinion on performance in other workloads, but I hear it's decent. With the prices of the Ryzen 5600x and 5800x, which outperform them in almost all games, anyone building a gaming PC on a midrange budget doesn't need to go anywhere else for any reason, it's top-notch.
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I chose this processor 2 months ago because it has integrated graphics, and during this period, graphics card prices are not reasonable.
Before I give my opinion, I want to mention that I am using a €70 liquid cooler, 2 dimm 16GB RAM at 3200Hz, an MSI motherboard priced at €140, which is good for overclocking, and a satisfactory case for airflow with 4 fans.
I overclocked it to 5100MHz with temperatures ranging from high temperatures of 55ºC. It increases about 10fps in games, so if you want, you can do it. The liquid cooling does a very good job, and the processor itself does not increase temperatures on its own.
I play simple games like Valorant, LoL, and other similar games that do not have heavy graphics. It plays them satisfactorily at 150+ fps on a 1080p 144Hz monitor (ultra graphics).
I have nothing negative to say. It is a very good choice for someone who wants to wait for graphics card prices to drop.
It exceeds my expectations completely. So, I will probably get a graphics card in 2 years when games become more demanding since the processor alone handles the games I play with no issues in terms of fps.
If you want to see how this processor performs in more demanding games without a graphics card, there are several videos on YouTube that can answer your questions.
For the €230 I paid for this processor and based on my personal experience, it is worth the money. I highly recommend it.
If any issues arise, I will come back to update my review.Translated from Greek ·- Speed
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The specific processor writes box. It does not have a cooler and a fan and you need to buy it separately. It does not mention it anywhere but it is true as I discovered when I opened its box. The company I bought it from responded that Intel named it box. On Skroutz, it is mentioned in the specifications below a "no" in the field "includes cooler".
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Unfortunately, for many, this evaluation will not help because I am not a gamer. I specifically chose this processor for music production, where the important thing is a fast core since music creation does not involve parallel processing but all effects and channels go through one core, so it needs to be fast. I think for this specific task, Intel is the way to go since it performs very well in single core speed!
Now, for an average user, this processor is definitely overkill (maybe even for me and the work I do). For gamers, streamers, video editors, I imagine the i7, i9, or some Ryzen would be preferable, where multiple cores become more useful. Not that this one doesn't perform, it just won't be as fast in programs that can benefit from multiple cores.
I am very satisfied with the temperatures, 30 idle, 55 hasn't reached in single core workflow, of course, I have installed the Noctua NH U12S which helps a lot.
I don't have an opinion on the 750 onboard graphics because I don't play games, but with a search, there are benchmarks available.
Overall, I am very satisfied so far, I haven't fully tested it yet, heavy processing combined with streaming... I will come back to this once I have an opinionTranslated from Greek ·- Speed
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I had a PC with an AMD 3600 and a GPU 5700, but before the prices changed, I decided to switch to a 3070 and a 5600x. I sold them and saw a hundred euros more for the card, so it took me about 2-3 days to decide whether to buy it. However, it was 50 euros more expensive, so as you can understand, I ended up without a PC.
After 3 months, and with the release of Intel's new CPUs, I decided to try the 11600k just to have a PC since it has an APU and doesn't require a graphics card until I find and buy one.
After searching for a motherboard for a few days after the CPU was released, there weren't many articles, but almost all of them (3-4) mentioned the steel legend b560, which I bought. I also got a freezer 34 duo fan and built the PC.
I didn't expect much from an APU, especially from Intel, since I have also used the AMD 2400g, but personally, it's fine for what I need. It can handle Pro 21 at 30fps 1080p with the processor at around 45-50 degrees and the fan running smoothly. I also tried it at a lower resolution, but I didn't see a significant difference in FPS, around 7. Personally, I'm okay with 30fps, but I like to see something.
Overall, I'm quite satisfied, but I will update when I manage to get a graphics card.
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Edit 06/11/2021 Forget about last year's processors and go for the Core i5-12600K / i5-12600KF!
i5-10600K 200€
i5-11600K 284€ +42%
Ryzen 5 5600X 328€ +64% 10600K, +15% 11600KBetter performance without worrying about the price with the 5600X, if price matters to you, go for the 10600K.
For gaming, the 10600K is just as good as the 5600X in real-life scenarios - not just in benchmarking at 720p low settings - you won't notice any difference. It's better to invest the extra 80€ elsewhere (gpu / ram / ssd / psu). There's no difference at 1440p or 4k.
1080p 10600K 133 low / 170 avrg
1080p 11600K 139 low / 178 avrg +4.5%
1080p 5600X 145 low / 190 avrg +6.7% 11600K, +11.7% 10600KPower consumption in watts at stock:
5600X 157 watts
10600K 181 watts +15%
11600K 221 watts +41% 5600X, +22% 10600KSummary:
Slight difference at 1080p, none at > 1440p.
Significant increase in power consumption and price.Translated from Greek ·- Multitasking
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Very good at 40 degrees in everything and 19% better than the 10600k
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