Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 7 5800HS

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 i5-11600K

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 7 5800HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $262 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 5800HS

2021

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,512 vs 19,520).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11600K

2021

Ryzen 7 5800HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 750, while Ryzen 7 5800HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 125W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $262 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 5800HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌257.1% higher power demand at 125W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-11600K across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,512 vs 19,520).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11600K better than Ryzen 7 5800HS?

Yes. Core i5-11600K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-11600K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-11600K is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core i5-11600K is the smarter buy today. Core i5-11600K is at an unclear MSRP at $262 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 5.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (74.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 5800HS is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 i5-11600K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11600K	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	301 FPS	183 FPS
medium	263 FPS	150 FPS
high	221 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	247 FPS	155 FPS
medium	195 FPS	125 FPS
high	159 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	87 FPS
medium	136 FPS	76 FPS
high	105 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11600K	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	480 FPS	488 FPS
medium	380 FPS	421 FPS
high	338 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	315 FPS
1440p
low	413 FPS	452 FPS
medium	332 FPS	381 FPS
high	301 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	343 FPS	323 FPS
medium	279 FPS	280 FPS
high	254 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	221 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11600K	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	488 FPS	488 FPS
medium	488 FPS	488 FPS
high	488 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	488 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	488 FPS
medium	488 FPS	488 FPS
high	488 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	451 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	469 FPS
medium	456 FPS	397 FPS
high	390 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11600K	Ryzen 7 5800HS
1080p
low	488 FPS	488 FPS
medium	488 FPS	488 FPS
high	488 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	488 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	488 FPS
medium	488 FPS	488 FPS
high	488 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	440 FPS
4K
low	488 FPS	473 FPS
medium	488 FPS	422 FPS
high	488 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	315 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 5800HS

Core i5-11600K

The Core i5-11600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,520 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5800HS

The Ryzen 7 5800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,512 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11600K packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-11600K versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800HS — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11600K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-11600K uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11600K scores 19,520 against the Ryzen 7 5800HS's 19,512 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-11600K. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600K vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800HS.

Feature	Core i5-11600K	Ryzen 7 5800HS
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+11%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+39%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake (2021)	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	19,520	19,512

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11600K uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11600K	Ryzen 7 5800HS
Socket	LGA1200	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600K) / not specified (Ryzen 7 5800HS). The Core i5-11600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen 7 5800HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600K targets Desktop.