SeekerIntel Core i5-11600K
The midrange Core i5-11600K is a six-core, 11th Generation CPU just fast enough to keep Intel's new "Rocket Lake" chips in the game against tough AMD opposition.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Compatible with Intel 500 series & select Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards
- Intel Optane Memory Support
- PCIe Gen 4.0 Support
- No thermal solution included
PROS
+ Strong single-threaded performance
+ Doubles most integrated-graphics results of equivalent 10th Generation Intel chips
+ Doesn't run too hot
+ Decent frame rates with a discrete video card
+ Aggressive pricing versus AMD's equivalent Ryzens
CONS
- Not quite as fast as the Ryzen 5 5600X
- New platform adoption is pricey
- No bundled cooler
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on March 30, 2021
The midrange Core i5-11600K is a six-core, 11th Generation CPU just fast enough to keep Intel's new "Rocket Lake" chips in the game against tough AMD opposition.
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By TrustedReviews on March 30, 2021
The Intel Core i5-11600K is a fantastic processor for gaming, with top-notch performance and support for PCIe 4.0, which maximises the speed of supported next-gen SSDs. This Intel chip is very much a one-trick pony though, with its poor multi-threaded performance making it an inferior alternative to Ryzen processors for creative applications.
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By TechRadar on April 02, 2021
The Intel Core i5-11600K is an incredibly powerful processor for the money, but it comes with a downside. The high power consumption and temperatures make it to where you have to grab a beefier CPU cooler and power supply.
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