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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3588 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 9% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-2600S - 324 vs 298 FPS
- Up to 49% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $119.89 vs $235.0
- Up to 53% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-2600S - $0.37 vs $0.79 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
324
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$119.89
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | vs | Intel Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
Nov 5th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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