The Intel Core i5-11600K, part of Intel’s 11th Gen Rocket Lake family, is a 6-core, 12-thread processor designed for gamers and professionals seeking solid performance at an affordable cost. With base and boost clock speeds of 3.9 GHz and up to 4.9 GHz respectively, it offers responsive performance for both gaming and productivity. The processor features PCIe 4.0 support, enabling compatibility with the latest GPUs and NVMe SSDs for high-speed data throughput. Built on Intel’s Cypress Cove architecture, the 11600K delivers improved IPC and single-core performance over previous generations. As an unlocked chip, it supports overclocking for users looking to extract maximum performance.