The Core i5-8600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $11.52 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 1700 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700
- Up to 6% cheaper – $174.62 vs $186.14
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 7 1700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€186.14
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.97/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
178
94%
Min 1% FPS
119
95%
Price, €
€174.62
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
99%
Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 7 1700 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 Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 7 1700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 7 1700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
9 MB
56%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 1700
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
$257.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 6 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
