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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8086K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 884 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8086K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 4% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-8086K - 294 vs 283 FPS
- Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $141.47 vs $255.0
- Up to 47% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-8086K - $0.48 vs $0.9 per FPS
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
294
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.48/FPS
100%
Price, $
$141.47
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-8086K | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i7 40th | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-8086K or Ryzen 5 5600X
Apex Legends, 1920 x 1080, High
223 FPS
$6.72/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,499
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164 FPS
$6.09/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$999
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140 FPS
$7.14/FPS
Radeon RX 6600
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$999.99
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164 FPS
$5.91/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$969.99
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253 FPS
$7.11/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,799.99
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164 FPS
$7.32/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,199.99
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164 FPS
$6.71/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,099.99
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191 FPS
$5.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,099.99
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164 FPS
$5.66/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$929
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174 FPS
$13.21/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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