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Core i7-4960X vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-4960X vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$176.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 282 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$176.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 282 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 3151 days newer than Core i7-4960X.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 21% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-4960X - 262 vs 216 FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-4960X - 65 vs 130 Watts
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Battlefield V

Battlefield V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo
Core i7-4960X

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013


FPS

216

82%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

262

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.67/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$176.74

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for CA$176.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 282 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo
Core i7-4960X

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo
Core i7-4960X

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013


Single-Core

682

34%

Multi-Core

3402

40%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-4960X Logo

Core i7-4960X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Sep 3rd, 2013Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Ivy Bridge ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0x
Multiplier35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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