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Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i7-2600

Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i7-2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $181.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for $229.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $181.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2600

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for $229.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 3588 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 7% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-2600 - 268 vs 251 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-2600 - $181.99 vs $229.95
  • Up to 26% better value when playing Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-2600 - $0.68 vs $0.92 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600 - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600

  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Monster Hunter: World.
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

268

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.68/FPS

100%

Price, $

$181.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $181.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

251

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.92/FPS

74%

Price, $

$229.95

79%

Intel Core i7-2600 Processor 3.4GHz 5.0GT/s 8MB LGA 1155 CPU, OEM (CM8062300834302)

Buy for $229.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i7-2600 Logo
Core i7-2600

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

612

28%

Multi-Core

2054

20%

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i7
VermeerCodenameSandy Bridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
105 WTDP
95 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
38.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2000
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i7-2600

Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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