Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Core i7-6700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 1923 days newer than Core i7-6700K.
Advantages of Core i7-6700K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 8% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-6700K - 154 vs 143 FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
154
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.07/FPS
100%
Price, €
€319
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-6700K | vs | Ryzen 5 5600X |
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Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
Skylake | Codename | Vermeer |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |