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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600G

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 5 5600G: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $90 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for $139.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $90 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for $139.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 5600G outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600G is 1778 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 36% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600G - $90.00 vs $139.99
  • Up to 33% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Ryzen 5 5600G - $0.31 vs $0.46 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 6% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-6800K - 307 vs 290 FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

290

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

100%

Price, $

$90

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $90 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 96 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

307

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.46/FPS

67%

Price, $

$139.99

64%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for $139.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

64%

Multi-Core

5661

74%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo

Ryzen 5 5600G

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Broadwell-ECodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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