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Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$342.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 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 62 minutes ago

Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$342.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 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 62 minutes ago

Prices and Stock

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

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 i7-2700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 2813 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Core i7-2700K

Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

Performs up to 24% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-2700K - 582 vs 468 FPS
Up to 51% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - CA$167.62 vs CA$342.20
Up to 60% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-2700K - CA$0.29 vs CA$0.73 per FPS
Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 12 vs 8 threads

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

FPS

468

80%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.73/FPS

40%

Price, CA$

CA$342.2

48%

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for CA$342.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

FPS

582

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.29/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 62 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

79

FPS

205

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

263

FPS

391

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

175

FPS

212

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

702

FPS

797

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

112

FPS

134

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Single-Core

664

42%

Multi-Core

2264

33%

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Core i7-2700K	vs	Ryzen 5 3600
Oct 24th, 2011	Release Date	Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7	Collection	Ryzen 5
Sandy Bridge	Codename	Matisse
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
4	Cores	6
8	Threads	12
3.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
3.9 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.2 GHz
95 W	TDP	65 W
32 nm	Process Size	7 nm
35.0x	Multiplier	36.0x
Intel HD 3000	Integrated Graphics	None
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i7-2700K or Ryzen 5 3600

With selected game settings

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow Gaming PC

243 FPS

CA$5.72/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

195 FPS

CA$9.07/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

184 FPS

CA$7.72/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

222 FPS

CA$5.41/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$349

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CA$167.62

CA$193.1

CA$167.62

Core i5-12600KF

CA$269.04

CA$167.62

CA$167.62

CA$249

CA$167.62

CA$179.98

CA$167.62

CA$167.62

Core i7-14700KF

CA$469

CA$167.62

Core i9-12900KF

CA$398.28

CA$167.62

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

CA$1,099.99

CA$167.62

CA$109

CA$167.62

Core i9-14900KF

CA$696.59

CA$167.62

CA$270.1