Intel Core i5 11600 6-core LGA1200
Intel
71 Overall Score
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MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
MICRO CENTER
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 11600 6-core LGA1200
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Intel Core i5-11600 is praised as a solid budget gaming CPU, delivering excellent performance for its price point. Users highlight its ability to maintain high frame rates in demanding games, low heat output, and stability as a locked processor. While some note it's an older generation and not the fastest available, it's considered a great value for budget builds.
Pros
- Excellent budget gaming performance
- High frame rates in demanding games
- Low heat output
- Stable as a locked CPU
- Good value for money
Cons
- Older generation
- Not the fastest available
- Slightly expensive for some
- Locked CPU cannot be overclocked
- Stock cooler may need replacement
Gaming performance 5
Value for money 4
Heat output 3
Stability 2
Generation age 2
Overclocking capability 2
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 11600 | MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i5 | — |
| Model | 11600 | — |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | — |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | — |
| PCIe | 4.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 11600 6-core LGA1200
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile)
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 11600 6-core LGA12000.098score per dollar
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MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF0.035score per dollar
Intel Core i5 11600 6-core LGA1200 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 11600
Scores 71 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.
