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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-11700B

2021

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (10,287 vs 11,077).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.8 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $124 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 66.8 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700B can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-11700B

2021

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 5 5600 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.8% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $124 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 108.3 vs 66.8 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (10,287 vs 11,077).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.8 vs 108.3 PassMark/$ ($323 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-11700B can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600 better than Core i7-11700B?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.8% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data, 7.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.8% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better fit. You are getting 7.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 5600 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600 is $124 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.8% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 62.1% better value on MSRP (108.3 vs 66.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-11700B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	250 FPS	161 FPS
medium	231 FPS	130 FPS
high	194 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	141 FPS
medium	186 FPS	113 FPS
high	151 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	155 FPS	79 FPS
medium	131 FPS	69 FPS
high	101 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	44 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	540 FPS	508 FPS
medium	490 FPS	419 FPS
high	410 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	310 FPS
1440p
low	477 FPS	447 FPS
medium	421 FPS	375 FPS
high	365 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	294 FPS	313 FPS
medium	262 FPS	268 FPS
high	247 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	209 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	540 FPS	539 FPS
medium	540 FPS	526 FPS
high	488 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	388 FPS	414 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	539 FPS
medium	501 FPS	434 FPS
high	426 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	371 FPS
medium	369 FPS	298 FPS
high	325 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	197 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600
1080p
low	540 FPS	539 FPS
medium	540 FPS	539 FPS
high	540 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	540 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	539 FPS
medium	540 FPS	539 FPS
high	540 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	493 FPS
4K
low	522 FPS	501 FPS
medium	469 FPS	448 FPS
high	417 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	349 FPS

Open Core i7-11700B Open Ryzen 5 5600

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-11700B and Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-11700B

The Core i7-11700B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 21,581 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-11700B packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-11700B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-11700B versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-11700B uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-11700B scores 21,581 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-11700B. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,287 vs 11,077 (7.4% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,265 vs 2,052, a 9.9% lead for the Core i7-11700B that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,050 vs 8,600 (15.5% advantage for the Core i7-11700B). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700B vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	21,581	21,550
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,287	11,077+8%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,265+10%	2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,050+17%	8,600

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-11700B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-11700B) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM570,QM580,WM590 (Core i7-11700B) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	FCBGA1787	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i7-11700B supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700B) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Core i7-11700B includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700B targets Desktop, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i7-11700B	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 750	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-11700B launched at $323 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. On MSRP ($323 vs $199), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $124 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-11700B delivers 66.8 pts/$ vs 108.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 47.4% better value option.