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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-8600K vs Ryzen 5 7600X

The Core i5-8600K is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 16% cheaper – $257 vs $167.00

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Up to 66% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 1 month newer
Up to 43% better value for money
Up to 16% more expensive – $167.00 vs $257

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-8600K

237FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

401FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-8600K

524FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

569FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-8600K

224FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

261FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-8600K

207FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

223FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-8600K

328FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

324FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-8600K

637FPS

Ryzen 5 7600X

816FPS

Valorant2020

609FPS

779FPS

560FPS

736FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-8600K

31%

Ryzen 5 7600X

66%

Ryzen 5 7600X ranks 35 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-8600K

9 MB

Ryzen 5 7600X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 7600X has 23 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-8600K

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 31% higher base clock.

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Core i5-8600K

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X

5.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 7600X boosts 23% higher.

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Core i5-8600K

95W

Ryzen 5 7600X

105W

Core i5-8600K draws 10W less power.

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Core i5-8600K

Ryzen 5 7600X

$167.00

Core i5-8600KRyzen 5 7600X

LGA1151

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AM5

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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Radeon Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-8600K or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X. It's 113% faster than the Core i5-8600K on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 7600X than Core i5-8600K?expand_more

113% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-8600K or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 7600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-8600K and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-8600K scores 31/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-8600K or Ryzen 5 7600X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-8600K or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.