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Core i7-6900K vs Ryzen 5 3600XT: which is better?

Core i7-6900K and Ryzen 5 3600XT perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-6900K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-6900K

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 i7-6900KValue: Core i7-6900K

Head to head

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

Specifications

Core i7-6900KRyzen 5 3600XT
Cores86
Max boost3.7 GHz4.5 GHz
Power (TDP)140 W95 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20152019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-6900KRyzen 5 3600XT
179average FPS
177average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
394◆
389◆
Counter-Strike 2
270◆
267◆
League of Legends
338◆
334◆
Fortnite
180◆
178◆
Apex Legends
169◆
167◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
293◆
289◆
Overwatch 2
304◆
300◆
Rocket League
254◆
250◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
141◆
139◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
124◆
122◆
Marvel Rivals
113◆
111◆
Dota 2
180◆
178◆

Other games

GTA V
105◆
103◆
Minecraft
225◆
222◆
Cyberpunk 2077
90◆
89◆
EA SPORTS FC
124◆
122◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
66◆
66◆
Rust
78◆
77◆