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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6700K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-6700K is 1158 days older than the more expensive Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Up to 84% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - $180.0 vs $1150.0
- Up to 84% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - $0.51 vs $3.28 per FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - 91 vs 250 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 48 vs 8 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
351
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
100%
Price, $
$180
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-6700K
Buy for $180 on Amazon
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Updated 1939 minutes ago
AMD YD297XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 24 Core, 48 Thread Processor, Pack of 1
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Updated 1939 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Desktop • Oct 2nd, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Oct 2nd, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Skylake | Codename | Colfax |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 24 |
| 8 | Threads | 48 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 250 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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