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AMD Ryzen 5 5600T vs Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400: Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600T vs Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 l3 cache compared

On l3 cache the spread is 63%, AMD Ryzen 5 5600T 32 MB against Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 12 MB, so AMD Ryzen 5 5600T takes it. Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 also leads on l2 cache, 3 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T versus 7.5 MB on the Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400. They differ on product line too, Ryzen 5 on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T versus Core i5 on the Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400. There is a split on form factor as well, Desktops, Boxed Processor on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T versus Desktop on the Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400.

Who each one is for

Buy the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. it is the wrong buy for enthusiasts wanting to overclock, the unlocked i5-11600K offers that flexibility. The same goes for budget-conscious desktop builders wanting genuine generational improvement over 10th Gen Comet Lake at a similar price.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 9 further specifications as well.

Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 5 5600T or Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400?

They cost within a few percent of each other, $182 versus $186 when we last looked.

Frequently asked questions

Do the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T and Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 differ on p-core boost clock?

Yes. P-Core Boost Clock reads 4.5 GHz on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T versus 4.4 GHz on the Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400.

Is the Market Segment the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 5600T and Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400?

It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Product Line

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Ryzen 5
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Core i5
  • Form Factor

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Desktops, Boxed Processor
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Desktop
  • Model Number

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    5600T
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    11400
  • Codename

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Vermeer
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Rocket Lake
  • Release Year

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    2024
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    2021
  • TDP

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    65 W
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    65 W
  • iGPU

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    None
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • Market Segment

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Desktop
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Zen 3
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Rocket Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core
  • Socket

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    AM4
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    FCLGA1200
  • Socket Status

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Mature
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    End of Life
  • Process Node

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    7 nm
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    10nm SuperFin (Intel 7)
  • Total Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    6
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    6
  • Performance Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    6
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    6
  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    0
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    0
  • Total Threads

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    12
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    12
  • SMT Enabled

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Yes
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    3.5 GHz
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    2.6 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    4.5 GHz
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    4.4 GHz
  • L2 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    3 MB-60%
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    7.5 MBBest
  • L3 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    32 MBBest
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    12 MB-62%
  • Base Power

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    65 W
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    65 W
  • Memory Type

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    DDR4
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    DDR4
  • Max Memory Speed

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    3200 MT/sBest
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    4 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    2
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    2
  • ECC Support

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    No
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    No
  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    No
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Yes
  • PCIe Generation

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    PCIe 4.0
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    PCIe 4.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    20
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    20
  • Launch MSRP

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    $186
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    $182
  • Retail Availability

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600T
    Retail
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Retail

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 5600T if you want the higher L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 20).

    Choose 11400 if you want the higher L2 cache (7.5 MB vs 3 MB).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAMD Ryzen 5 5600TIntel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Consumercarts listing

    $186.00

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    Amazon

    $182.00

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    NeweggView on Newegg

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

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