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Core i7-6700K vs Ryzen 5 3600XT: which is better?

Core i7-6700K and Ryzen 5 3600XT perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-6700K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-6700K

32%of the fastest CPU
≈ $55 (used)Part score 45/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 3600XT

32%of the fastest CPU
≈ $75 (used)Part score 45/100
Cheaper: Core i7-6700KValue: Core i7-6700K

Head to head

32%
Gaming performance
32%
45/100
Part score
45/100
102 FPS
Average FPS
102 FPS
≈ $55 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $75 (used)
100/100
Value for money
72/100

Specifications

Core i7-6700KRyzen 5 3600XT
Cores46
Max boost4.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Power (TDP)91 W95 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20152019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-6700KRyzen 5 3600XT
102average FPS
102average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

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