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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 2600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 2600 is 2657 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Performs up to 4% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2600K - 197 vs 190 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 58% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600 - $59.0 vs $140.0
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX
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Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 5 2600
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
668
57.986111111111114%
Multi-Core
2320
47.92398264821318%
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
12 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i7-2600K
HITMAN 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
63 FPS
$23.79/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,499
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70 FPS
$12.14/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$849.99
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79 FPS
$15.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 2060
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,199.99
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63 FPS
$14.29/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$899.99
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48 FPS
$16.67/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$799.99
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68 FPS
$12.19/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$829
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