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Intel Core i5-11600K
Rocket Lake-S (11th-generation Core), Q1 2021; 6 cores / 12 threads; 3.90 GHz base; up to 4.90 GHz Intel Turbo Boost; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 125 W processor base power. Verify the physical model marking and platform support before installation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i5-11600K. Specifications refer to this SKU; related suffixes and revisions may differ.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Core desktop generations |
|---|---|
| Model / generation | Rocket Lake-S (11th-generation Core), Q1 2021 |
| Core and frequency | 6 cores / 12 threads; 3.90 GHz base; up to 4.90 GHz Intel Turbo Boost |
| Cache / processor power | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 125 W processor base power |
| Package / socket | FCLGA1200 (LGA1200) |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR4-3200 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
Compatibility and service notes
- Requires an LGA1200 board and BIOS that lists this exact 11th-generation model. 500-series boards are the native generation; selected 400-series support depends on the board model and BIOS. Confirm the CPU support list, VRM/power settings, cooler, and memory QVL. K-series ratio overclocking needs a compatible board (normally Z-series) and additional thermal headroom.
- This K SKU is unlocked and has UHD Graphics 750; the i5-11600KF is the separate no-integrated-graphics sibling. Do not assume all 400-series LGA1200 boards support Rocket Lake.
- Before installation, compare the full processor marking with the motherboard maker’s support list and minimum BIOS, then confirm cooler mounting, memory type, power delivery, and firmware settings. Socket fit alone does not establish compatibility; never force the package.
Service & archival record
Record the full model/ordering code and S-spec, stepping, board revision, BIOS/microcode, memory configuration, cooler, power profile, physical condition, provenance, and source revision. Separate measured behavior from published specifications.
Handle the package by its edges and protect socket contacts. Inspect for contamination, damaged pads/pins, and uneven cooler pressure before use.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Core i5-11600K product specificationsIntel’s official product-specification lookup/page for the exact processor model.
- Intel — Desktop processor installation supportManufacturer guidance for installation and socket handling; use the motherboard maker’s exact CPU-support list for board and BIOS compatibility.
- Gamers Nexus — Intel Core i5-11600K CPU Review & Benchmarks: Gaming, Overclocking, Video Editing, & MoreIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Verify board revision and firmware with its manufacturer; ARK specifications do not guarantee compatibility with every motherboard sharing a socket.