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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $299
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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3588 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 5% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - CA$178.88 vs CA$189.0
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 16% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-2600K - 377 vs 325 FPS
- Up to 9% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-2600K - CA$0.5 vs CA$0.55 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black
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Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
377
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.5/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$189
94%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 5 5600X
Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic
177 FPS
CA$9.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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287 FPS
CA$7.04/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,019.66
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177 FPS
CA$9.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,707.01
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338 FPS
CA$7.18/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,425.2
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196 FPS
CA$8.25/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,616.79
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287 FPS
CA$7.2/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$2,067.79
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141 FPS
CA$12.27/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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