The Ryzen 5 2600 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's CA$206.61 cheaper!
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 70% cheaper than the Core i7-8700K – CA$88.39 vs CA$295.00
- A much better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i7-8700K
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than the Core i7-8700K – 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
95%
Min 1% FPS
120
95%
Price, CA$
CA$88.39
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.49/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$295
29%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
32%
Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 5 2600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$199.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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