Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 7 2700X
The Core i5-8600K is about 6% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-8600K is 6% faster (38 vs 36).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-8600K 95 W, Ryzen 7 2700X 105 W; the Core i5-8600K delivers 17% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 2700X is 1 year newer (2018 vs 2017).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-8600K | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 38 | 36 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 8th Gen | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |