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Core i5-11600KF
6 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on FCLGA1200.
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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.9 GHz
L3 cache
12 MB
TDP
125W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Performance breakdown
Gaming12
Productivity11
Single-core12
Multi-core25
Power efficiency10
Lab scores
Performance score12
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p26 fps
1440p21 fps
4K14 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Rocket Lake
- Process node
- 14 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1200
- Release year
- 2021
- Total cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Integrated graphics
- None
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.9 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.9 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)
- 125W
- 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 love the strong gaming performance for the price. The common complaint is the high heat output, requiring a solid cooler to keep it from throttling.
Pros
- Plays modern games without breaking a sweat
- Runs cool with a decent air cooler
- Overclocking is easy and rewarding
- Handles everyday tasks with zero fuss
Cons
- Outdated LGA1200 socket limits upgrades
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
- Runs hot under heavy loads
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-11600KF
The Intel Core i5-11600KF is a solid mid-range last-gen chip that runs hot and demands a discrete graphics card.
Get it if you need solid gaming performance on a tight budget and already own an LGA1200 motherboard. Skip it if you want modern features like PCIe 5.0 or power efficiency—newer chips are better.
Buy it if…
- You want a fast gaming chip without paying for integrated graphics.
- You're building a mid-range PC and already have a discrete GPU.
- You need solid single-threaded performance for older games and apps.
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