The performance of new low-end Intel processors revealed before the announcement

Experts tested two unreleased six-core Intel Rocket Lake-S series processors. Thus it became

The performance of the new junior models is known.

Testers managed to get their hands on Corei5-11600KF (unlocked CPU without integrated graphics) and Core i5-11400F (also no graphics). The first model is characterized by a TDP of 125 W and can operate at frequencies up to 4.9 GHz. The second model has a TDP of 65 W and a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz.

Processors tested on Gigabyte Z490 motherboardAORUS Ultra. Under load in the AIDA64 test, the 11600KF model consumed an average of 209 watts of power and heated up to 85 degrees. The 11400F processor consumed 145 watts and heated up to 70 degrees.

It is worth noting that, judging by the test results, the Ryzen 5 5600X is almost on par with the Core i5-11600KF.