Intel Core i5 11600 vs Category Average
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- Intel Core i5 11600 leads Category Average overall by 44 points (44 vs 0 out of 100).
Intel Core i5 11600 leads overall
$213 at launch
In-depth analysisAI
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Intel Core i5 11600
The Intel Core i5 is part of Intel's line of multi-core central processing units marketed for various computing markets, including midrange, embedded, workstation, and gaming computers. The processor belongs to the 11th generation series, which uses the Tiger Lake microarchitecture. Historically, the Core i series has progressed through multiple generations, starting as a mobile-only series in 2006.
Best for midrange computing
Pros
- Uses the Tiger Lake microarchitecture
- Offers processor models for desktop/tablet use (Tiger Lake-B)
Performance
Higher benchmark score = faster
Intel Core i5 1160017,754
Category Average27,522
Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.
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Detailed Specifications
The full spec sheet, side by side