The Ryzen 5 2600X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $45.38 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Up to 54% cheaper – $39.00 vs $84.38
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-2600S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$84.38
46%
Value, $/FPS
$0.46/FPS
50%
Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-2600S in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-2600S in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen 5 2600X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $229.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
