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Core i7-980X vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-980X vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 71.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3746 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3746 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-980X

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 71.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3746 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 113.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3746 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-980X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 4418 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X

  • Up to 37% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600 - $64.2 vs $102.36
  • Up to 32% better value when playing Dead Space than Ryzen 5 5600 - $0.49 vs $0.72 per FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 8% better in Dead Space than Core i7-980X - 157 vs 145 FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
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Dead Space

Dead Space

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


FPS

145

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€71.26

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor 3.33 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366

Buy for 71.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3746 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

157

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.72/FPS

68%

Price, €

€113.62

62%

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 3746 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-980X Logo
Core i7-980X

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


Single-Core

554

27%

Multi-Core

2604

30%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-980X Logo

Intel Core i7-980X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600

Mar 16th, 2010Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
GulftownCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1366SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
130 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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