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Core i7-6850K vs Ryzen 5 5600G

Core i7-6850K vs Ryzen 5 5600G: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for 94.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for 94.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600G outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600G is 1778 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.

Advantages of Core i7-6850K

  • Up to 25% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600G - $85.22 vs $113.62

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 104% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-6850K - 47 vs 23 FPS
  • Up to 35% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-6850K - $2.68 vs $4.11 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Cities: Skylines II

Cities: Skylines II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

23

49%

Value, €/FPS

€4.11/FPS

65%

Price, €

€94.59

100%

Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for 94.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 49 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

47

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.68/FPS

100%

Price, €

€126.12

75%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 48 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

66%

Multi-Core

5821

76%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

100%

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Core i7-6850K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo

Ryzen 5 5600G

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell ECodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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