Intel Core i5 11600 6-core LGA1200
Intel
71 Overall Score
vs
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
65 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
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 11600 | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 11600 | 3600 |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Matisse |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1200 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 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)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 11600 6-core LGA1200
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 11600
Scores 71 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.
