Ryzen 3 5300G vs i5-11600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600K
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.67
+51.7%

i5-11600K outperforms Ryzen 3 5300G by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking595897
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 3
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date30 March 2021 (3 years ago)13 April 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.9 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache480 KB256 KB
L2 cache3 MB2 MB
L3 cache12 MB8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200AM4
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 750AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 3 5300G.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes20no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-11600K 12.67
+51.7%
Ryzen 3 5300G 8.35

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-11600K 19600
+51.8%
Ryzen 3 5300G 12913

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-11600K 2223
+25.2%
Ryzen 3 5300G 1775

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-11600K 8596
+55.2%
Ryzen 3 5300G 5540

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.67 8.35
Integrated graphics card 4.49 3.04
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i5-11600K has a 51.7% higher aggregate performance score, 47.7% faster integrated GPU, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 3 5300G, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-11600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 5300G in performance tests.


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