The Core i5-7600K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$126.12 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-7600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 36% cheaper – CA$228.88 vs CA$355.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 13% less energy – 91 vs 105 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Core i5-7600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$228.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
97%
Min 1% FPS
121
97%
Price, CA$
CA$355
64%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.93/FPS
63%
Core i5-7600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-7600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-7600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-7600K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
82%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-7600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
91 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
