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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 2600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4160 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4160 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 2600 is 1368 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4160.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Performs up to 1% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i3-4160 - 242 vs 239 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4160 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4160
- Up to 66% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600 - CA$98.88 vs CA$290.0
- Up to 66% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 5 2600 - CA$0.41 vs CA$1.2 per FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - 54 vs 65 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Ryzen 5 2600
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
FPS
242
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.2/FPS
34%
Price, CA$
CA$290
34%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX
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Updated 11029 minutes ago
Core i3-4160
Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014
FPS
239
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.41/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$98.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core I3-4160 3.60 2 LGA1150 BX80646I34160
Buy for CA$98.88 on Amazon
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Updated 11029 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Ryzen 5 2600
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Core i3-4160
Desktop • Jul 21st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | vs | Intel Core i3-4160 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2014 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Haswell |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 65 W | TDP | 54 W |
12 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i3-4160
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker, 1920 x 1080, Maximum
78 FPS
CA$42.43/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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92 FPS
CA$38.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$3,550.91
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