Core i5-7600K vs Ryzen 5 1600
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (30 vs 30).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-7600K 91 W, Ryzen 5 1600 65 W; the Ryzen 5 1600 delivers 40% more performance per watt.
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-7600K | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 30 | 30 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |