amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 2600X
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock140W
TDPIntel Core i7-7800X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
$229 • Apr 2018
Intel Core i7-7800X
$383 • Jun 2017
Intel Core i7-7800X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i7-7800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 140 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 96 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 8.25 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) | Core i7 (X-Series 7th Gen) |
| Process Size | 12nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |
| Die Size | 213 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 28 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4800 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i7-7800X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i7-7800X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i7-7800X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i7-7800X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i7-7800X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Intel Core i7-7800X
Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i7-7800X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
Intel Core i7-7800X
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.5GHz
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