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Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$299.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$299.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 915 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.

Advantages of Core i7-7700K

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

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 0% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i7-7700K - 236 vs 235 FPS
  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - CA$167.80 vs CA$299.34
  • Up to 44% better value when playing Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i7-7700K - CA$0.71 vs CA$1.27 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

235

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.27/FPS

56%

Price, CA$

CA$299.34

56%

Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)

Buy for CA$299.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

236

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.71/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$167.8

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$167.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

98%

Multi-Core

5105

74%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Core i7-7700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Kaby LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
91 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
42.0x
Multiplier36.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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