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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600X is 1132 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 55% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$210.63 vs CA$469.26
- Up to 53% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$0.86 vs CA$1.83 per FPS
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Performs up to 5% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-6800K - 256 vs 244 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 95 vs 140 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
244
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.86/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210.63
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray
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Updated 17 minutes ago
Ryzen 5 3600X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
FPS
256
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.83/FPS
46%
Price, CA$
CA$469.26
44%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler
Buy for CA$469.26 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 16 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Ryzen 5 3600X
Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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