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Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i7-2600S

Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i7-2600S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $449 on Amazon

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vs

Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $449 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2600S

2.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 4378 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600S.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 22% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-2600S - 190 vs 156 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600S - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $235.0 vs $449.0
  • Up to 36% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $1.51 vs $2.36 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 65 vs 120 Watts
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

190

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.36/FPS

64%

Price, $

$449

52%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $449 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

156

82%

Value, $/FPS

$1.51/FPS

100%

Price, $

$235

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S

Buy for $235 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i7-2600S Logo
Core i7-2600S

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

583

21%

Multi-Core

1811

12%

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateJan 9th, 2011
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i7
RaphaelCodenameSandy Bridge
AMD Socket AM5SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
16
Threads8
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.8 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
120 WTDP
65 W
5 nm
Process Size32 nm
42.0x
Multiplier28.0x
Radeon GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntel HD 2000
NoOverclockableNo

PC Builds Using Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Core i7-2600S

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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