Escape From Tarkov
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Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i5-11600K
The Ryzen 9 3900X is slower than the Core i5-11600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-11600K51% Score
- Up to 22% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 9 months newer
- Up to 90% cheaper – $199.00 vs $499
- Up to 133% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-11600K has a 3% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1200Matisse
Codenamehelp
Rocket LakeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 7503200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 3900X or Core i5-11600K?expand_more
The Core i5-11600K. It's 31% faster than the Ryzen 9 3900X on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 39/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-11600K than Ryzen 9 3900X?expand_more
31% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 9 3900X or Core i5-11600K?expand_more
The Core i5-11600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-11600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 3900X and Core i5-11600K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 3900X scores 39/100, Core i5-11600K scores 51/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 3900X or Core i5-11600K bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 9 3900X or Core i5-11600K?expand_more
The Core i5-11600K is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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