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Ryzen 5 5600G vs Core i7-980X

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

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for $139.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

vs

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 $148.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

Calculation Parameters

1920 x 1080

Ultra

Native

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600G outperforms the more expensive Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600G is 4046 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-980X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 18% better in No Man's Sky than Core i7-980X - 186 vs 158 FPS
  • Up to 5% cheaper than Core i7-980X - $139.98 vs $148.02
  • Up to 20% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i7-980X - $0.75 vs $0.94 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-980X - 65 vs 130 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of No Man's Sky.
No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

186

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.75/FPS

100%

Price, $

$139.98

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for $139.98 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


FPS

158

85%

Value, $/FPS

$0.94/FPS

80%

Price, $

$148.02

94%

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

Buy for $148.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 171 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

100%

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

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010


Single-Core

554

29%

Multi-Core

2604

34%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

vs
Intel Core i7-980X Logo

Intel Core i7-980X

Apr 13th, 2021
Release DateMar 16th, 2010
Ryzen 5CollectionCore i7
CezanneCodenameGulftown
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1366
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
65 W
TDP130 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
39.0x
Multiplier25.0x
Radeon Vega 7
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Ryzen 5 5600G or Core i7-980X

No Man's Sky, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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