Core i7-6700K vs Ryzen 5 2600
The Ryzen 5 2600 is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 2600 is 3% faster (34 vs 33).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-6700K 91 W, Ryzen 5 2600 65 W; the Ryzen 5 2600 delivers 44% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 2600 is 3 years newer (2018 vs 2015).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-6700K | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 33 | 34 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |