Intel Core i5-11600 vs Intel Core i7-9700

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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 Intel Core i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11600 Name Intel Core i7-9700
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
11 Generation 9
Intel Core i 11000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
12 Threads 8
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 750 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
32 Execution units 24
12 Generation 9.5
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Intel Core i7-9700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Rocket Lake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
213 $ Release price 335 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
18195
18195
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
7996
7996
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
7422
7422
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
6740
6740
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
4383
4383
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3725
3725

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
2127
2127
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
1574
1574
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11600
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
1508
1508
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181