Intel Core i5-11600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-11600 or Intel Core i5-11600 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-11600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11600 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
11 Generation 4
Intel Core i 11000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11600 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
12 Threads 12
None None 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 6
6x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11600 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2020
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 448
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
32 Execution units 7
12 Generation 9
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
None TDP down 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2021
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Rocket Lake S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
213 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
19920
19920
Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
18195
18195

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
7996
7996
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
7965
7965

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
7740
7740
Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
6740
6740

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
7612
7612
Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
7422
7422

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4615
4615
Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
4383
4383

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
2127
2127
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1896
1896

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
1574
1574
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1507
1507

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
1508
1508
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1504
1504