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Ryzen 5 5600 vs Core i7-2600S

Ryzen 5 5600 vs Core i7-2600S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 4119 days newer than Core i7-2600S.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 27% better in Minecraft than Core i7-2600S - 776 vs 613 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Minecraft.
Minecraft

Minecraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

776

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.24/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$186.25

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$186.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 164 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

613

79%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

29%

Multi-Core

1811

21%

Apr 20th, 2022
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Ryzen 5CollectionCore i7
VermeerCodenameSandy Bridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
35.0x
Multiplier28.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i7-2600S

Minecraft, 1920 x 1080, High

Laptops Using Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i7-2600S

Minecraft, 1920 x 1080, High

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