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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-8705G vs Ryzen 5 5600

The Core i7-8705G is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 47% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 4 months newer
  • Available for $144.94

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 5600 ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5600 boosts 7% higher.

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Intel BGA 2270
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AM4
Kaby Lake G
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Vermeer
Mobile
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Desktop
Intel HD Graphics 630
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No Integrated Graphics
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-8705G or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600. It's 53% faster than the Core i7-8705G on average across 100+ games, scoring 46/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600 than Core i7-8705G?expand_more
53% 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 i7-8705G or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 46/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-8705G and Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-8705G scores 30/100, Ryzen 5 5600 scores 46/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-8705G or Ryzen 5 5600 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 i7-8705G or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is the stronger pick at 46/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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