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Core i7-7700K vs Ryzen 5 3600: which is better?

Core i7-7700K and Ryzen 5 3600 perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i7-7700K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-7700K

35%of the fastest CPU
≈ $69 (used)Part score 47/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 3600

34%of the fastest CPU
≈ $75 (used)Part score 47/100
Cheaper: Core i7-7700KValue: Core i7-7700K

Head to head

35%
Gaming performance
34%
47/100
Part score
47/100
155 FPS
Average FPS
154 FPS
≈ $69 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $75 (used)
100/100
Value for money
91/100

Specifications

Core i7-7700KRyzen 5 3600
Cores / threads4 / 86 / 12
Max boost4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Power (TDP)91 W65 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20172019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-7700KRyzen 5 3600
155average FPS
154average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
314◆
312◆
Counter-Strike 2
229◆
228◆
League of Legends
272◆
270◆
Fortnite
139◆
138◆
Apex Legends
157◆
156◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
242◆
240◆
Overwatch 2
260◆
258◆
Rocket League
211◆
210◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
121◆
120◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
109◆
108◆
Marvel Rivals
97◆
96◆
Dota 2
157◆
156◆

Other games

GTA V
103◆
102◆
Minecraft
199◆
198◆
Cyberpunk 2077
78◆
78◆
EA SPORTS FC
121◆
120◆
Roblox
229◆
228◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
60◆
60◆
Rust
69◆
69◆