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Core i5-6600T vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i5-6600T vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-6600T

2.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5 i5-6600T Quad-core (4 Core) 2.70 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151 Pack CM8066201920601

Buy for CA$244.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Core i5-6600T

2.7 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5 i5-6600T Quad-core (4 Core) 2.70 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151 Pack CM8066201920601

Buy for CA$244.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $213

Intel Core i5 i5-6600T Quad-core (4 Core) 2.70 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151 Pack CM8066201920601

Prices and Stock
MSRP $199

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-6600T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 1466 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-6600T.

Advantages of Core i5-6600T

Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 35 vs 65 Watts
Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

Performs up to 4% better in DOOM Eternal than Core i5-6600T - 496 vs 479 FPS
Up to 31% cheaper than Core i5-6600T - CA$167.62 vs CA$244.50
Up to 33% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-6600T - CA$0.34 vs CA$0.51 per FPS
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6600T - 12 vs 4 threads

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DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

FPS

479

97%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.51/FPS

67%

Price, CA$

CA$244.5

68%

Intel Core i5 i5-6600T Quad-core (4 Core) 2.70 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151 Pack CM8066201920601

Buy for CA$244.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 63 minutes ago

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

FPS

496

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.34/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$167.62

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

135

FPS

205

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

333

FPS

391

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

195

FPS

212

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

752

FPS

797

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

124

FPS

134

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015

Single-Core

1181

74%

Multi-Core

3223

47%

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Core i5-6600T	vs	Ryzen 5 3600
Jul 2nd, 2015	Release Date	Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5	Collection	Ryzen 5
Skylake	Codename	Matisse
Intel Socket 1151	Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	6
4	Threads	12
2.7 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
3.5 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.2 GHz
35 W	TDP	65 W
14 nm	Process Size	7 nm
27.0x	Multiplier	36.0x
UHD Graphics 530	Integrated Graphics	None
No	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i5-6600T or Ryzen 5 3600

With selected game settings

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

169 FPS

CA$8.23/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,390.93

In Stock

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Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

137 FPS

CA$12.91/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,768.18

In Stock

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC Image

Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC

130 FPS

CA$10.92/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660

Ryzen 5 3600

8 GB, 500 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,420

In Stock

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YEYIAN Kunai R01 Gaming PC

155 FPS

CA$7.74/FPS

GeForce RTX 2060

Ryzen 5 3600

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,199.98

In Stock

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CA$269.04

CA$167.62

CA$167.62

CA$249

CA$167.62

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CA$469

CA$167.62

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CA$398.28

CA$167.62

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CA$1,099.99

CA$167.62

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CA$696.59

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