The Core i5-6600K is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-6600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 91 vs 250 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 4 threads
Core i5-6600K vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
182
98%
Min 1% FPS
121
98%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-6600K vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-6600K vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-6600K vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-6600K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
6 MB
9%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
73%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-6600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Oct 2nd, 2018 |
$242.00 | MSRP | $1,299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Skylake | Codename | Colfax |
91 W | Power Consumption | 250 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 24 |
| 4 | Threads | 48 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
