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Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-2700K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 66 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $110.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2700K

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 66 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $110.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600 is 2813 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K

  • Up to 26% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600 - $82.0 vs $110.99
  • Up to 20% better value when playing Valheim than Ryzen 5 3600 - $0.43 vs $0.54 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600

  • Performs up to 6% better in Valheim than Core i7-2700K - 204 vs 192 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2700K - 12 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Valheim.
Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


FPS

192

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.43/FPS

100%

Price, $

$82

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2700K Quad-Core Processor 3.5 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72700K

Buy for $82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 66 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

204

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.54/FPS

79%

Price, $

$110.99

73%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for $110.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo
Core i7-2700K

Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011


Single-Core

664

41%

Multi-Core

2264

32%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

100%

Multi-Core

6884

100%

Intel Core i7-2700K Logo

Intel Core i7-2700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Oct 24th, 2011Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Sandy BridgeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
Intel HD 3000
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-2700K or Ryzen 5 3600

Valheim, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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