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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Core i7-8705G on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 1033 days newer than Core i7-8705G.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8705G
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 6% better in Halo Infinite than Core i7-8705G - 168 vs 159 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8705G - 12 vs 8 threads
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
168
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.18/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$199
100%
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
Ultra
Core i7-8705G
Mobile • Jan 7th, 2018
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8705G | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel BGA 2270 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 31.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
Intel HD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-8705G or Ryzen 5 5600X
Halo Infinite, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
68 FPS
CA$25.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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100 FPS
CA$20.2/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,019.66
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68 FPS
CA$25.1/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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73 FPS
CA$22.15/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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119 FPS
CA$20.38/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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100 FPS
CA$20.68/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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60 FPS
CA$28.83/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$1,729.83
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