Core i5-7600K vs Ryzen 5 1600X
The Ryzen 5 1600X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 1600X is 3% faster (31 vs 30).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-7600K 91 W, Ryzen 5 1600X 95 W.
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-7600K | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 30 | 31 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 7th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 4 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |