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Ryzen 9 5950X vs Core i7-2600S

Ryzen 9 5950X vs Core i7-2600S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 283.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for 190.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 161 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 283.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for 190.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 161 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 3588 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600S.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 10% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-2600S - 561 vs 508 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 32 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Up to 33% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $171.83 vs $255.18
  • Up to 24% better value when playing World of Tanks than Ryzen 9 5950X - $0.38 vs $0.5 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of World of Tanks.
World of Tanks

World of Tanks

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

561

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.5/FPS

76%

Price, €

€283.25

67%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 283.25 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 47 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

508

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.38/FPS

100%

Price, €

€190.73

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for 190.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 161 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

27%

Multi-Core

1811

15%

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Ryzen 9CollectionCore i7
VermeerCodenameSandy Bridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
32
Threads8
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
105 WTDP
65 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0x
Multiplier28.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

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