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Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 5 225

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Performance score

Core i5-11600K 2021 · 6/12 cores/threads, 125 W
33.07
Ryzen 5 225 2025 · 6/12 cores/threads
33.04

Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 5 225 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 65% of tested · runs: 7

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i5-11600KRyzen 5 225
Score (0–100) 33.07 33.04
Ranking position 254 256
Power efficiency (0–100) 13.83 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Rocket Lake Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Release date Q1 2021 Q1 2025

Specifications

Core i5-11600KRyzen 5 225
Cores 6 6
Threads 12 12
Base clock 3.9 GHz 3.3 GHz
Boost clock 4.9 GHz 4.8 GHz
L3 cache 12 MB 16 MB
Process node 14 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier yes no
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 750 Radeon 760M
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i5-11600KRyzen 5 225
Socket LGA1200 no data
TDP 125 W no data

Memory and PCI Express

Core i5-11600KRyzen 5 225
Memory type DDR4-3200 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
Max memory 128 GB no data
PCI Express version 4.0 no data
PCIe lanes 20 no data

Pros and cons

Core i5-11600K

  • unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Ryzen 5 225

  • 16% faster single core
  • bigger L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
  • newer: released in 2025

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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