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Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 4119 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2300.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300

  • Up to 71% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600 - $25.59 vs $87.02
  • Up to 60% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen 5 5600 - $0.16 vs $0.4 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 34% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-2300 - 239 vs 179 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2300 - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo
Core i5-2300

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

179

75%

Value, €/FPS

€0.16/FPS

100%

Price, €

€28.41

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-2300 2.80GHz Quad-Core Desktop Processor

Buy for 28.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

239

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/FPS

40%

Price, €

€96.59

29%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for 96.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo
Core i5-2300

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo
Core i5-2300

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

510

25%

Multi-Core

1490

17%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i5-2300 Logo

Intel Core i5-2300

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
2.8 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
28.0xMultiplier
35.0x
Intel HD 2000
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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