Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Core i5-11600K
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Core i5-11600K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Core i5-11600K
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,469 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-11600K
The Core i5-11600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,520 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Core i5-11600K share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-11600K — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-11600K (base: 2 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-11600K uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 19,469 against the Core i5-11600K's 19,520 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-11600K. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600K.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+95% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Krackan Point (2025) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 19,469 | 19,520 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-11600K uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600K). The Core i5-11600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i5-11600K debuted at $262. At current prices ($0 vs $170), the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is $170 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i5-11600K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $262 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 114.8 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2021 |
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