Core i5-6600K vs Ryzen 7 1700
The Ryzen 7 1700 is about 7% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 7 1700 is 7% faster (30 vs 28).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 1700 has 8 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6600K 91 W, Ryzen 7 1700 65 W; the Ryzen 7 1700 delivers 50% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 1700 is 2 years newer (2017 vs 2015).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6600K | Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 28 | 30 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |