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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 83.59 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

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Updated 8549 minutes ago

Intel 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 83.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8550 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8549 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600 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 5600 is 2150 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 26% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600 - $75.31 vs $102.36
  • Up to 15% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen 5 5600 - $0.41 vs $0.48 per FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 18% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-6800K - 239 vs 203 FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
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 i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

203

84%

Value, €/FPS

€0.41/FPS

100%

Price, €

€83.59

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 83.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8550 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

239

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.48/FPS

85%

Price, €

€113.62

73%

FPS Winner

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

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8549 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

60%

Multi-Core

5661

66%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Intel Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell-ECodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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