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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 7600

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 7600: 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 103 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600

3.8 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 178.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 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 103 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600

3.8 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 178.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 7600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 7600 is 2419 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 55% cheaper than Ryzen 5 7600 - $73.05 vs $160.61
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Elden Ring than Ryzen 5 7600 - $0.68 vs $1.31 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 5 7600

  • Performs up to 14% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-6800K - 136 vs 119 FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

119

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.68/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.08

100%

Value Winner

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 103 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023


FPS

136

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.31/FPS

52%

Price, €

€178.28

45%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for 178.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

45%

Multi-Core

5661

46%

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023


Single-Core

2735

100%

Multi-Core

12259

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo

Ryzen 5 7600

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Jan 14th, 2023
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell-ECodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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