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Ryzen 9 5950X vs Core i7-2700K

Ryzen 9 5950X vs Core i7-2700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for $375.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for $375.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 3300 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 10% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-2700K - 561 vs 510 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 32 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Up to 78% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - $82.0 vs $375.23
  • Up to 76% better value when playing World of Tanks than Ryzen 9 5950X - $0.16 vs $0.67 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5950X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5950X doesn't have integrated graphics
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World of Tanks

World of Tanks

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

561

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.67/FPS

23%

Price, $

$375.23

21%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for $375.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 55 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

510

90%

Value, $/FPS

$0.16/FPS

100%

Price, $

$82

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 54 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

30%

Multi-Core

2264

18%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

vs
Intel Core i7-2700K Logo

Intel Core i7-2700K

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateOct 24th, 2011
Ryzen 9CollectionCore i7
VermeerCodenameSandy Bridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
32
Threads8
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
105 WTDP
95 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
34.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 3000
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Ryzen 9 5950X or Core i7-2700K

World of Tanks, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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