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Core i5-4690K vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Core i5-4690K vs Ryzen 5 2600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2518 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-4690K is 1417 days older than the more expensive Ryzen 5 2600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K

  • Up to 47% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600X - $53.0 vs $99.97
  • Up to 47% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Ryzen 5 2600X - $0.28 vs $0.53 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 7% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 88 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4690K - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


FPS

190

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.28/FPS

100%

Price, $

$53

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2518 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

190

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.53/FPS

52%

Price, $

$99.97

53%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2518 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

1287

100%

Multi-Core

3631

68%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1237

96%

Multi-Core

5263

100%

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo

Intel Core i5-4690K

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Jun 2nd, 2014Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
HaswellCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1150SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
88 W
TDP95 W
22 nmProcess Size
12 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-4690K or Ryzen 5 2600X

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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