Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs i5-11600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600K
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.32
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
15.52
+26%

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U outperforms Core i5-11600K by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking630449
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency9.3352.46
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)8 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1200no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. 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
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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 7 PRO 7840U are enumerated here.

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 7 PRO 7840U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 750AMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)
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 7 PRO 7840U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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 7 PRO 7840U 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 7 PRO 7840U.

PCIe version4.0no data
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 12.32
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 15.52
+26%

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 19575
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 24647
+25.9%

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 2221
+3.4%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 2149

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 8612
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 9513
+10.5%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-11600K 1744
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 2218
+27.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-11600K 238
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 265
+11.3%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-11600K 8430
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 9968
+18.3%

Blender(-)

i5-11600K 267
+12.8%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 237

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-11600K 1723
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 1853
+7.5%

7-Zip Single

i5-11600K 6062
+2.7%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 5900

7-Zip

i5-11600K 44971
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 58386
+29.8%

WebXPRT 3

i5-11600K 272
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 283
+4.2%

CrossMark Overall

i5-11600K 1652
+3.6%
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 1595

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.32 15.52
Integrated graphics card 4.50 18.32
Recency 16 March 2021 3 May 2023
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U has a 26% higher aggregate performance score, 307.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 346.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-11600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-11600K is a desktop processor while Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-11600K and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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