The Intel Core i5-11600K is a new mid-range desktop processor in the Rocket Lake-S family, with Intel pitching it as a good-value option for gamers who can’t afford the all-powerful i9-11900K.

With a near-identical spec sheet to its predecessor (the i5-10600K), Intel is relying heavily on the architecture improvements provided by Rocket Lake – a big risk considering Intel is still stuck on 14nm architecture.

Intel has at least introduced support for PCI Express 4.0, which raises the performance ceiling for compatible SSDs, so you cut down loading times and ensure your system is future-proofed for next-gen games.
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