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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-7600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 1402 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-7600K.
Advantages of Core i5-7600K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 3% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-7600K - 178 vs 172 FPS
- Up to 1% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - $119.89 vs $120.91
- Up to 4% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-7600K - $0.67 vs $0.70 per FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-7600K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7600K - 12 vs 4 threads
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)
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Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
178
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/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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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-7600K | vs | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 91 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i5-7600K or Ryzen 5 5600X
With selected game settings
55 FPS
$22.36/FPS
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Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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