Core i5-6600K vs Ryzen 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is about 7% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 1600 is 7% faster (30 vs 28).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6600K 91 W, Ryzen 5 1600 65 W; the Ryzen 5 1600 delivers 50% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 1600 is 2 years newer (2017 vs 2015).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6600K | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 28 | 30 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |