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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 1619 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 4% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-6800K - 169 vs 162 FPS
  • Up to 9% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$209.00 vs CA$229.09
  • Up to 12% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-6800K - CA$1.24 vs CA$1.41 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

162

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.41/FPS

88%

Price, CA$

CA$229.09

91%

Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray

Buy for CA$229.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 87 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

169

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.24/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 86 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

59%

Multi-Core

5661

65%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell-ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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