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Core i7-5930K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-5930K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-5930K

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for 321.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 106.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

Core i7-5930K

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for 321.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 106.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-5930K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 2257 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-5930K.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 12% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-5930K - 154 vs 137 FPS
  • Up to 67% cheaper than Core i7-5930K - $96.18 vs $290.05
  • Up to 71% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-5930K - $0.69 vs $2.35 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 65 vs 140 Watts
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Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

137

89%

Value, €/FPS

€2.35/FPS

29%

Price, €

€321.95

33%

Intel Core i7-5930K Processor 3.5GHz 0GT/s 15MB LGA 2011-v3 CPU Only, BX80648I75930K

Buy for 321.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 239 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

154

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

100%

Price, €

€106.76

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 106.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo
Core i7-5930K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1156

55%

Multi-Core

5480

63%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-5930K Logo

Core i7-5930K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Sep 1st, 2014Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Haswell ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
22 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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