Core i7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 5700
The Core i7-2600K is same performance as the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $80.62 more expensive!
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1155
Sockethelp
AM4Sandy Bridge
Codenamehelp
CezanneDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopHD Graphics 3000
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics1600 MHz (DDR3)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-2600K and Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-2600K scores 44/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 44/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-2600K or Ryzen 7 5700 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 i7-2600K or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
i7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3Di7-2600K vs Ryzen 5 7600Xi7-2600K vs Ryzen 9 9950X3Di7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 7700Xi7-2600K vs Ryzen 9 9900Xi7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 9850X3Di7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 9700Xi7-2600K vs Ryzen 5 8500Gi7-2600K vs Ultra 7 265KFi7-2600K vs Ryzen 9 9900X3Di3-12100F vs i7-2600Ki7-2600K vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DCeleron G1610 vs i7-2600KAthlon II X2 240 vs i7-2600Ki7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 9800X3Di7-2600K vs Pentium E5400i7-2600K vs Ultra 5 245Ki7-2600K vs Ultra 5 245KFRyzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 5 7600X vs Ryzen 7 5700Ryzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 9 9950X3DRyzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 7 5700Ultra 7 265KF vs Ryzen 7 5700Ryzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 9 9900X3Di3-12100F vs Ryzen 7 5700Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Ryzen 7 5700Celeron G1610 vs Ryzen 7 5700Athlon II X2 240 vs Ryzen 7 5700Ryzen 7 5700 vs Ryzen 7 9800X3DPentium E5400 vs Ryzen 7 5700Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen 7 5700Ultra 5 245KF vs Ryzen 7 5700