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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $249
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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600X is 915 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-7600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Up to 44% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$260.86 vs CA$469.15
- Up to 41% better value when playing Diablo IV than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$1.3 vs CA$2.19 per FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 91 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Performs up to 6% better in Diablo IV than Core i5-7600K - 214 vs 201 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 12 vs 4 threads
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
201
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$260.86
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)
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Updated 132 minutes ago
Ryzen 5 3600X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
FPS
214
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.19/FPS
59%
Price, CA$
CA$469.15
55%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler
Buy for CA$469.15 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 132 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Ryzen 5 3600X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 38.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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