Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i7-6700 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-6700 vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-6700

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3,40 GHz 8 M Prozessor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700 (erneuert)

Buy for 134.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

Core i7-6700

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3,40 GHz 8 M Prozessor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700 (erneuert)

Buy for 134.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 1954 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700.

Advantages of Core i7-6700

  • Up to 59% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - €134.50 vs €329.00
  • Up to 55% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 5 5600X - €0.55 vs €1.22 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 10% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-6700 - 269 vs 245 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700 - 12 vs 8 threads
Calculator background
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015


FPS

245

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.55/FPS

100%

Price, €

€134.5

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3,40 GHz 8 M Prozessor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700 (erneuert)

Buy for 134.5 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

269

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.22/FPS

45%

Price, €

€329

40%

FPS Winner

Aufrüst-Kit Bundle Ryzen 5 5600X 6X 3.7 GHz Prozessor, ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming WiFi II Mainboard (Komplett fertig zusammengebaut inkl. Bios Update und Funktionskontrolle)

Buy for 329 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 265 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo
Core i7-6700

Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1293

62%

Multi-Core

4140

48%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-6700 Logo

Core i7-6700

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Jul 1st, 2015Release Date
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
SkylakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8Threads
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
34.0xMultiplier
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable

PCs Using Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 5600X

With selected game settings

Similar CPU Comparisons

Select from the most popular similar processor comparisons. Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.