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Processor

Intel Core i7-11700K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

Intel Core i7-11700K is 57% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

Intel Core i7-11700K leads on 3 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 on 1.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i7-11700K

Strengths

  • Gaming performance
  • Platform freshness
  • Cores and threads

Trade-offs

  • Power efficiency

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Strengths

  • Power efficiency

Trade-offs

  • Gaming performance
  • Platform freshness
  • Cores and threads

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    104
    58

  • Cores and threads

    8/16
    6/12

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1200 · DDR4
    AM4 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    16 MB
    16 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-11700KAMD Ryzen 5 2600

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-11700KSide BAMD Ryzen 5 2600
Performance index104better58
Cores / threads8/16better6/12
Base clock3.6 GHzbetter3.4 GHz
Boost clock5.0 GHzbetter3.9 GHz
L3 cache16 MB16 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1200AM4
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 14 nmGlobalFoundries 12 nm
ReleasedQ1 2021Q2 2018

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