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11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K

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iGPU:
Intel UHD Graphics 750
Boost/Base Clock:
4.9 GHz / 3.9 GHz
Core/Thread Count:
6C/12T
Cache:
12MB L3 + 3MB L2 + 480KB L1
TDP:
125W
CPU Process Node:
14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:
FCLGA1200
CPU Series:
Rocket Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:
DDR4-3200
Form Factor:
Desktop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K Review

The 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K is a 6-core, 12-thread unlocked Rocket Lake desktop processor, running a 3.9 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.9 GHz within a 125 Watt TDP on the LGA 1200 socket.

As Intel's mainstream unlocked Rocket Lake option, this chip brought genuine overclocking flexibility to a 6-core desktop tier, appealing to gaming-focused builders who don't need the full 8-core i7 or i9 tier.

Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 (32 EU)

A modest integrated GPU appropriate as a fallback; this chip is typically paired with a discrete GPU for actual gaming.

How Is the Core i5-11600K in Terms of Performance

The unlocked multiplier and strong 4.9 GHz boost clock make this chip a genuine value pick for gaming-focused desktop builds, with Rocket Lake's architectural IPC gains giving it competitive per-core performance against the pricier i7 and i9 tiers.

Benchmarks

The benchmarks below are published results for specific applications. They are measured separately and do not feed the two scores above.

Puget Bench for Photoshop v1.0 - points (More is Better)

  • Apple M5 Max
    15043.83 points
  • Apple M5 Pro
    14885.21 points
  • Apple M5
    12095.89 points
  • AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    12088.31 points
  • Intel Core i9-14900KF
    10029.96 points
  • 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700K
    7098.88 points
  • 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900KF
    6892.97 points
  • 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K (this product)
    5832.33 points

Puget Systems runs a fixed set of real Photoshop jobs: opening and saving large files, resizing, content-aware fill, blurs and filters. A higher score means less waiting on the tasks a retoucher repeats all day.

Photoshop is decided mostly by how fast a few cores are, not how many there are, so a chip with fewer but faster cores often beats one with more cores. Treat a gap under about 5 percent as something you would never notice while working.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 11,367 and single-core scores of 1,563 reflect strong 6-core Rocket Lake performance. Geekbench 5 single-core scores of 1,723 confirm genuinely competitive single-threaded responsiveness for gaming, close to the pricier i7-11700K's 1,782 score.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • Gaming-focused desktop builds wanting unlocked overclocking on a 6-core Rocket Lake chip at a lower price than the 8-core options

Not for

  • Buyers needing more than 6 cores for heavy multi-threaded productivity work

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

BrandIntel
Product LineCore i5
Model Number11600K
CodenameRocket Lake
Release Year2021

Segment and platform

Market SegmentDesktop
MicroarchitectureRocket Lake
SocketFCLGA1200
Socket StatusEnd of Life
Process Node14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores6
Performance Cores6
Efficiency Cores0
Total Threads12
SMT EnabledYes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock3.9 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock4.9 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache3 MB
L3 Cache12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power125 W

Memory

Memory TypeDDR4-3200
Max Memory Speed4 MT/s
Memory Channels2
ECC SupportNo

Graphics and AI

Integrated GraphicsYes
iGPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU Compute Units32

Expansion

PCIe GenerationPCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes20

Commercial

Launch MSRP262 USD
Retail AvailabilityRetail
Form FactorDesktop
TDP125 W
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 750

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K?

The 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 3.9 GHz base and 4.9 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 125 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 750. Socket: FCLGA1200.

Will the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K work with my current setup?

The 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K lists CPU Socket is LGA 1200. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K best suited to?

Best suited to: Gaming-focused desktop builds wanting unlocked overclocking on a 6-core Rocket Lake chip at a lower price than the 8-core options.

What are the drawbacks of the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11600K?

Not the best fit for: Buyers needing more than 6 cores for heavy multi-threaded productivity work.

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