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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 81.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 75.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 81.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 75.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 2134 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 6% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i7-6800K - 106 vs 100 FPS
  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - $67.75 vs $73.05
  • Up to 12% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Core i7-6800K - $0.71 vs $0.81 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
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Sons Of The Forest

Sons Of The Forest

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

100

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.81/FPS

88%

Price, €

€81.08

92%

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 81.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 86 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

106

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.71/FPS

100%

Price, €

€75.2

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 75.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

65%

Multi-Core

5661

74%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

Ryzen 5 5500

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell-ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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