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Core i5-11600
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.8 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.8 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming11
Productivity10
Single-core11
Multi-core25
Power efficiency9
Lab scores
Performance score11
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p24 fps
1440p19 fps
4K13 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Rocket Lake
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2021
- Total cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 750
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.8 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 1.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 12 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-3200
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 50 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 4.0
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid everyday speed and low heat for a midrange chip. The usual gripe is that it feels held back by the older motherboard platform.
Pros
- Plays modern games without breaking a sweat
- Idles cool enough for small cases
- Handles everyday multitasking with zero lag
- Pairs well with budget B560 motherboards
Cons
- Still on the older LGA1200 socket
- No overclocking support at all
- Weak multi-core for modern games
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-11600
A solid six-core Rocket Lake CPU that runs cool on stock power limits, but its single-core speed feels dated against newer rivals.
Get it if you need a solid mid-range chip for everyday work and gaming without fuss, running cool on a budget LGA1200 board. Skip it if you want top-tier gaming speed or future-proofing—the newer i5s crush it for not much more.
Buy it if…
- You want a solid gaming CPU without paying for overclocking.
- You are upgrading an older LGA1200 motherboard on a budget.
- You need a reliable workhorse for everyday multitasking and office work.
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