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Core i7-2600 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Core i7-2600 vs Ryzen 5 7600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for 40.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 177.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for 40.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 177.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 7600X is 4279 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600.

Advantages of Core i7-2600

  • Up to 77% cheaper than Ryzen 5 7600X - $36.52 vs $159.89
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Ryzen 5 7600X - $0.44 vs $1.56 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 7600X - 95 vs 105 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 5 7600X

  • Performs up to 23% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i7-2600 - 114 vs 93 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 12 vs 8 threads
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Sons Of The Forest

Sons Of The Forest

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

93

82%

Value, €/FPS

€0.44/FPS

100%

Price, €

€40.54

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for 40.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

114

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.56/FPS

28%

Price, €

€177.48

22%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 177.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 240 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

612

21%

Multi-Core

2054

16%

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2863

100%

Multi-Core

12807

100%

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo

Core i7-2600

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo

Ryzen 5 7600X

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
47.0x
Intel HD 2000Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
NoOverclockable
Yes

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