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Core i7-8086K vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i7-8086K vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 364.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1614 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 255.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1616 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 364.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1614 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 255.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1616 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8086K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 884 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8086K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i7-8086K - 272 vs 268 FPS
  • Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $230.31 vs $328.3
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Dishonored 2 than Core i7-8086K - $0.94 vs $1.36 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8086K - 32 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Dishonored 2.
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


FPS

268

98.52941176470588%

Value, €/FPS

€1.36/FPS

69.11764705882352%

Price, €

€364.41

70%

Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 364.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1614 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

272

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

100%

Price, €

€255.64

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 255.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1616 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


Single-Core

1673

76.42759250799452%

Multi-Core

6973

57.34846615675632%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i7-8086K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Jun 5th, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7 40thCollectionRyzen 9
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
16
12Threads
32
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
Not AvailableTDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
40.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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