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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Xeon E5-1660 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3166 days newer than Xeon E5-1660.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 14% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Xeon E5-1660 - 178 vs 156 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Xeon E5-1660 - 65 vs 130 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
178
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.11/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$196.83
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Xeon E5-1660
Server/Workstation • Mar 6th, 2012
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Xeon E5-1660 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6th, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Xeon E5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge-EP | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Xeon E5-1660 or Ryzen 5 5600X
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+
78 FPS
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