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Core i7-6850K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-6850K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 93.33 on Amazon

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Updated 18181 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 67.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18181 minutes ago

Intel 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 93.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18181 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD 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 67.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18181 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 1132 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 52% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-6850K - 35 vs 23 FPS
  • Up to 28% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - $60.68 vs $84.08
  • Up to 53% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-6850K - $1.92 vs $4.06 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
This is a free version of Cities: Skylines II.
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

65%

Value, €/FPS

€4.06/FPS

47%

Price, €

€93.33

72%

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

Buy for 93.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18181 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

35

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.92/FPS

100%

Price, €

€67.36

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 67.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18181 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

79%

Multi-Core

5821

84%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Intel Core i7-6850K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell ECodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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