Ryzen 5 5600 vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.59
+5.4%
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.84

Core i9-11980HK outperforms Ryzen 5 5600 by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking502545
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency20.8519.78
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin7 nm
Die sizeno data81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 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
SocketFCBGA1787AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 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 i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600. 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 bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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.

i9-11980HK 14.59
+5.4%
Ryzen 5 5600 13.84

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.

i9-11980HK 22741
+5.4%
Ryzen 5 5600 21574

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.59 13.84
Recency 11 May 2021 20 April 2022
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 7 nm

i9-11980HK has a 5.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600.

Be aware that Core i9-11980HK is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11980HK and Ryzen 5 5600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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