Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600K is 742 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 4% better in Fortnite than Ryzen 5 2600 - 230 vs 222 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 39% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - CA$142.72 vs CA$234.99
- Up to 37% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-10600K - CA$0.64 vs CA$1.02 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
230
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.02/FPS
62%
Price, CA$
CA$234.99
60%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$234.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
FPS
222
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$142.72
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$142.72 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |