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Core i7-6850K vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-6850K vs Ryzen 5 5600: 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

In Stock

Updated 6538 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

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Updated 6537 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 6538 minutes ago

vs
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 6537 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6850K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 2150 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K

  • Up to 18% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600 - $84.08 vs $102.36
  • Up to 15% better value when playing The Outer Worlds than Ryzen 5 5600 - $0.46 vs $0.54 per FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 3% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i7-6850K - 210 vs 203 FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
This is a free version of The Outer Worlds.
The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

203

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.46/FPS

100%

Price, €

€93.33

100%

Value Winner

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 6538 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

210

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

85%

Price, €

€113.62

82%

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 6537 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

62%

Multi-Core

5821

68%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Intel Core i7-6850K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

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
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0x
Multiplier35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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