AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs Intel Core i5-8600
20.8Single-core34
30Multi-core28.3
38.6Gamingspec-based29.1
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 16003 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 29.4 against 30.2 for Intel Core i5-8600. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-8600 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 78% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 9 MB
- 23% higher PassMark: 12,242 vs 9,993
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600
- Stronger single-core score: 34 vs 21
- 24% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,556 vs 2,063
- 19% higher Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+3% | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+78% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-8600 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,042Bottom 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,949Bottom 19% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 915Bottom 5% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,468Bottom 18% | — |
| PassMark | 12,242+23%Bottom 21% | 9,993Bottom 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,063Bottom 5% | 2,556+24%Bottom 21% |
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