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Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 5 5600G

Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 5 5600G: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-8600K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Intel Core i5-8600K Prozessor 3,6GHz (9 MB Cache, bis zu 4,30 GHz)

Buy for 242.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12604 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Tray 60 Einheiten, 100-000000252-2, Schwarz

Buy for 135.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12603 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-8600K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Intel Core i5-8600K Prozessor 3,6GHz (9 MB Cache, bis zu 4,30 GHz)

Buy for 242.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12604 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Tray 60 Einheiten, 100-000000252-2, Schwarz

Buy for 135.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12603 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600G outperforms the more expensive Core i5-8600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600G is 1286 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-8600K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 5% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-8600K - 151 vs 144 FPS
  • Up to 44% cheaper than Core i5-8600K - €135.74 vs €242.73
  • Up to 47% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-8600K - €0.9 vs €1.69 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-8600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K - 12 vs 6 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-8600K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

144

95%

Value, €/FPS

€1.69/FPS

53%

Price, €

€242.73

55%

Intel Core i5-8600K Prozessor 3,6GHz (9 MB Cache, bis zu 4,30 GHz)

Buy for 242.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12604 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

151

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.9/FPS

100%

Price, €

€135.74

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Tray 60 Einheiten, 100-000000252-2, Schwarz

Buy for 135.74 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12603 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo
Core i5-8600K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1546

80%

Multi-Core

5597

73%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

100%

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo

Intel Core i5-8600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
6Threads
12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-8600K or Ryzen 5 5600G

Watch Dogs: Legion, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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