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Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: 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 151 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 151 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 151 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 151 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 $299

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

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X is 3300 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Core i7-2700K

Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

Performs up to 239% better in League of Legends than Core i7-2700K - 268 vs 79 FPS
Up to 39% cheaper than Core i7-2700K - CA$209.00 vs CA$342.20
Up to 82% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i7-2700K - CA$0.78 vs CA$4.33 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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League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

FPS

79

29%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$4.33/FPS

18%

Price, CA$

CA$342.2

61%

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 151 minutes ago

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

FPS

268

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.78/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$209

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 151 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

112

FPS

146

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

79

FPS

268

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

193

FPS

221

FPS

Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

702

FPS

859

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

161

FPS

206

FPS

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Single-Core

664

32%

Multi-Core

2264

26%

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Core i7-2700K	vs	Ryzen 5 5600X
Oct 24th, 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
3.5 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.6 GHz
95 W	TDP	65 W
32 nm	Process Size	7 nm
35.0x	Multiplier	37.0x
Intel HD 3000	Integrated Graphics	None
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i7-2700K or Ryzen 5 5600X

With selected game settings

Skytech Nebula Gaming PC Image

Skytech Nebula Gaming PC

248 FPS

CA$7.53/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Ryzen 5 5600X

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,867.27

In Stock

Skytech Nebula Gaming PC Image

Skytech Nebula Gaming PC

254 FPS

CA$7.8/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Ryzen 5 5600X

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,981.61

In Stock

Skytech Archangel Gaming PC Image

Skytech Archangel Gaming PC

249 FPS

CA$7.05/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Ryzen 5 5600X

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,754.73

In Stock

VRLA Tech Gaming PC Image

VRLA Tech Gaming PC

254 FPS

CA$8.14/FPS

GeForce RTX 4070

Ryzen 5 5600X

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,067.79

In Stock

VRLA Tech Gaming PC Image

VRLA Tech Gaming PC

246 FPS

CA$7.03/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060

Ryzen 5 5600X

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,729.83

In Stock

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CA$696.59

CA$209

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Core i9-14900KF

CA$696.59

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Ryzen 9 7950X3D

CA$1,099.99

CA$342.2

Core i7-14700KF

CA$469

CA$342.2

CA$342.2

CA$209

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

CA$1,099.99

CA$342.2

Core i7-12700KF

CA$279

CA$209

Core i7-14700KF

CA$469

CA$209

CA$209

CA$342.2

CA$209

Core i7-12700KF

CA$279

CA$342.2

CA$109

CA$342.2

CA$388.98

CA$209