AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-6600K
28.4Single-core29
37.2Multi-core24
43Gamingspec-based23.8
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13). Intel Core i5-6600K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 24
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 175% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 6,400
- 167% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 6 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- 13% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 91 W+13% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,300+4%Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+97%Bottom 32% | 3,350Bottom 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+1%Bottom 19% | 1,110Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+159%Bottom 39% | 4,050Bottom 9% |
| PassMark | 17,600+175%Bottom 30% | 6,400Bottom 8% |
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