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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$169 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$169 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8682 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 2150 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 3% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-6800K - 148 vs 143 FPS
  • Up to 11% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$169.0 vs CA$188.88
  • Up to 14% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i7-6800K - CA$1.14 vs CA$1.32 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
This is a free version of Metro Exodus.
Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

143

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.32/FPS

86%

Price, CA$

CA$188.88

89%

Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray

Buy for CA$188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8682 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

148

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.14/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$169

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$169 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8682 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

60%

Multi-Core

5661

66%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Intel Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell-ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-6800K or Ryzen 5 5600

Metro Exodus, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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