The Core i7-7700K is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $26.84 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 18% cheaper – $126.13 vs $152.97
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€152.97
82%
Value, €/FPS
€0.8/FPS
86%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
95%
Min 1% FPS
120
95%
Price, €
€126.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
82%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 91 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
