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Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for 156.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for 156.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 915 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-7700K.

Advantages of Core i7-7700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 0% better in Rust than Core i7-7700K - 204 vs 203 FPS
  • Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $76.29 vs $140.55
  • Up to 45% better value when playing Rust than Core i7-7700K - $0.42 vs $0.77 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-7700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
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Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

203

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.77/FPS

55%

Price, €

€156.01

54%

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for 156.01 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

204

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.42/FPS

100%

Price, €

€84.68

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 84.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

98%

Multi-Core

5105

74%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Core i7-7700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Kaby LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
91 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
42.0x
Multiplier36.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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