AMD Ryzen 5 6600H vs Intel Core i5 11600KF

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • AMD Ryzen 5 6600H and Intel Core i5 11600KF are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has 16 MB vs 12 MB; lithography process, where AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has 6 vs 14 nm; base power consumption, where AMD Ryzen 5 6600H has 45 vs 125 W; only Intel Core i5 11600KF has unlocked; L1 cache, where Intel Core i5 11600KF has 480 vs 384 KB.
AMD Ryzen 5 6600H and Intel Core i5 11600KF are closely matched
AMD Ryzen 5 6600H · 41 overall, #319 of 470
48
Intel Core i5 11600KF · 41 overall, #319 of 470
45
Key differences
  • L3 CacheAMD Ryzen 5 6600H 16 MB vs 12 MB
  • Lithography ProcessAMD Ryzen 5 6600H 6 vs 14 nm
  • Base Power ConsumptionAMD Ryzen 5 6600H 45 vs 125 W
  • UnlockedIntel Core i5 11600KF only
  • L1 CacheIntel Core i5 11600KF 480 vs 384 KB

Scores by Category

Ryzen 5 6600H wins 2 of 3 categories · Core i5 11600KF wins 1

CategoryRyzen 5 6600HCore i5 11600KFLead
Benchmark
+5
Core Specifications
+18
Integrated Graphics
+50

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Ryzen 5 6600H
Core i5 11600KF
Cores
6
6
Threads
12
12
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
3.9 GHz18% more
Base Power Consumption
45 W64% less
125 W
Maximum Frequency
4.5 GHz
4.9 GHz9% more
L1 Cache
384 KB
480 KB25% more
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
L3 Cache
16 MB33% more
12 MB
Lithography Process
6 nm57% less
14 nm
Is unlocked
No
Yes

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Ryzen 5 6600H
Core i5 11600KF
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Ryzen 5 6600H
Core i5 11600KF
PassMark CPU Mark
17,986
19,3798% more

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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