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Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-6800K

Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i7-6800K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

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Updated 280536 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $108 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280536 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280536 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $108 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280536 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 2600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 2600X is 688 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - $99.97 vs $108.0
  • Up to 6% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-6800K - $0.29 vs $0.31 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 95 vs 140 Watts
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

344

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.29/FPS

100%

Price, $

$99.97

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for $99.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280536 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

344

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.31/FPS

93%

Price, $

$108

92%

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $108 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280536 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1237

100%

Multi-Core

5263

92%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

98%

Multi-Core

5661

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

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Intel Core i7-6800K

Apr 19th, 2018
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Ryzen 5CollectionCore i7
Pinnacle RidgeCodenameBroadwell-E
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
12 nm
Process Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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