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MSRP $299
Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3588 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Core i7-2600K
- Up to 24% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - CA$159.15 vs CA$209.00
- Up to 1% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen 5 5600X - CA$0.86 vs CA$0.87 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 31% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-2600K - 241 vs 184 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
184
76%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.86/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$159.15
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black
Buy for CA$159.15 on Amazon
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Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
241
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.87/FPS
99%
Price, CA$
CA$209
76%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
Buy for CA$209 on Amazon
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Updated 7537 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600K | vs | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 5 5600X
With selected game settings
114 FPS
CA$14.93/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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152 FPS
CA$13.3/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,022.05
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120 FPS
CA$14.69/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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152 FPS
CA$13.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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104 FPS
CA$16.63/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
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16 GB, N/A Storage
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