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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2600 vs Core i7-920

The Ryzen 5 2600 is much faster than the Core i7-920 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 94% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 7 months newer
Available for $199

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 2600

201FPS

Core i7-920

183FPS

League of Legends2009

198FPS

115FPS

506FPS

346FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 2600

217FPS

Core i7-920

208FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 2600

576FPS

Core i7-920

538FPS

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege2015

Ryzen 5 2600

548FPS

Core i7-920

514FPS

Minecraft2011

Dota 22013

183FPS

169FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 5 2600

23%

Core i7-920

Ryzen 5 2600 ranks 21 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 2600

Core i7-920

Ryzen 5 2600 has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 2600

Core i7-920

Ryzen 5 2600 has 4 more threads.

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Ryzen 5 2600

16 MB

Core i7-920

8 MB

Ryzen 5 2600 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz

Core i7-920

2.666 GHz

Ryzen 5 2600 has a 28% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2600

3.9 GHz

Core i7-920

2.933 GHz

Ryzen 5 2600 boosts 33% higher.

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Ryzen 5 2600

65W

Core i7-920

130W

Ryzen 5 2600 draws 65W less power.

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Ryzen 5 2600

Core i7-920

$48.59

Ryzen 5 2600Core i7-920

AM4

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LGA1366

Zen

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Bloomfield

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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DDR3

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i7-920?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 2600. It's 1050% faster than the Core i7-920 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 2600 than Core i7-920?expand_more

1050% 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, Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i7-920?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 2600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 2600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2600 and Core i7-920?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 2600 scores 23/100, Core i7-920 scores 2/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i7-920 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 Ryzen 5 2600 or Core i7-920?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 2600 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.