The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$226.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600K
- Up to 56% cheaper – CA$178.88 vs CA$405.87
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 95 vs 105 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 5700X3D cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Core i7-2600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
197
100%
Min 1% FPS
130
100%
Price, CA$
CA$405.87
44%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.06/FPS
50%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
87%
Min 1% FPS
115
88%
Price, CA$
CA$178.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.04/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Core i7-2600K 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 7 5700X3D vs Core i7-2600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Core i7-2600K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
96 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
8%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 7 5700X3D | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
$249.00 | MSRP | $317.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Not Available | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 105 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
96 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
