Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i9-10900
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-11600K and Intel Core i9-10900 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Around 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3349 vs 3030
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3349 vs 3030 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10900
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 6
- 8 more threads: 20 vs 12
- Around 6% higher clock speed: 5.20 GHz vs 4.90 GHz
- 3.3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 67% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 67% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt
- Around 1% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 19835 vs 19589
- Around 30% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 8181 vs 6303
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 10 vs 6 |
| Number of threads | 20 vs 12 |
| Maximum frequency | 5.20 GHz vs 4.90 GHz |
| L1 cache | 1280 KB vs 384 KB |
| L2 cache | 2.5 MB vs 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB vs 12 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 125 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 19835 vs 19589 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 8181 vs 6303 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-11600K
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-10900
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| Name | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10900 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3349 | 3030 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 19589 | 19835 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6303 | 8181 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i9-10900 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Rocket Lake | Comet Lake |
| Launch date | 16 Mar 2021 | Q2'20 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $262 - $272 | $439 - $449 |
| Place in performance rating | 658 | 643 |
| Processor Number | i5-11600K | i9-10900 |
| Series | 11th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors | 10th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.90 GHz | 2.80 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 1280 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 2.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 10 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 20 |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 50 GB/s | 45.8 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x4C8A | 0x9BC5 |
| Execution Units | 32 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.30 GHz | 1.20 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 5120 x 3200 @60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 5120 x 3200 @60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2160@30Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 95 Watt | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 3.60 GHz | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA1200 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2019A | PCG 2015C |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 20 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4, 1x8+3x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512 | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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