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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-6600T vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The Core i5-6600T is much slower than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 27% cheaper – $213 vs $178.27

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Up to 109% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 11 months newer
Up to 65% better value for money
Up to 27% more expensive – $178.27 vs $213

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-6600T

191FPS

Ryzen 7 8700F

372FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-6600T

571FPS

Ryzen 7 8700F

747FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-6600T

200FPS

Ryzen 7 8700F

221FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-6600T

325FPS

Ryzen 7 8700F

329FPS

Overwatch 22023

517FPS

561FPS

495FPS

709FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-6600T

599FPS

Ryzen 7 8700F

783FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-6600T

366FPS

Ryzen 7 8700F

383FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-6600T

22%

Ryzen 7 8700F

62%

Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 40 points higher.

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Core i5-6600T

Ryzen 7 8700F

Ryzen 7 8700F has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-6600T

Ryzen 7 8700F

Ryzen 7 8700F has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-6600T

6 MB

Ryzen 7 8700F

16 MB

Ryzen 7 8700F has 10 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-6600T

2.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 52% higher base clock.

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Core i5-6600T

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F

5 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700F boosts 43% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-6600T

35W

Ryzen 7 8700F

65W

Core i5-6600T draws 30W less power.

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Core i5-6600T

Ryzen 7 8700F

$178.27

Core i5-6600TRyzen 7 8700F

LGA1151

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AM5

Skylake

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Phoenix

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 530

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6600T or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 8700F. It's 178% faster than the Core i5-6600T on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700F than Core i5-6600T?expand_more

178% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-6600T or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 8700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6600T and Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-6600T scores 23/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-6600T or Ryzen 7 8700F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-6600T or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.