AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs Intel Core i7-5930K
20.8Single-core20.9
30Multi-core29.6
38.6Gamingspec-based37.7
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 16007 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 29.4 against 29 for Intel Core i7-5930K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 1600 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 54% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 140 W
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 18% higher PassMark: 12,242 vs 10,335
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2014 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+54% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+7% | 15 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 40 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,042Bottom 6% | 1,050+1%Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,949Bottom 19% | 5,050+2%Bottom 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 915Bottom 5% | 920+1%Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,468Bottom 18% | 6,800+5%Bottom 20% |
| PassMark | 12,242+18%Bottom 21% | 10,335Bottom 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,063+1%Bottom 5% | 2,050Bottom 4% |
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