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Core i7-8700K vs Ryzen 5 5600G: which is better?

Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 5 5600G perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-8700K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-8700K

44%of the fastest CPU
≈ $87 (used)Part score 56/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600G

44%of the fastest CPU
≈ $104 (used)Part score 56/100
Cheaper: Core i7-8700KValue: Core i7-8700K

Head to head

44%
Gaming performance
44%
56/100
Part score
56/100
178 FPS
Average FPS
178 FPS
≈ $87 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $104 (used)
100/100
Value for money
83/100

Specifications

Core i7-8700KRyzen 5 5600G
Cores / threads6 / 126 / 12
Max boost4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Power (TDP)95 W65 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20172021
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-8700KRyzen 5 5600G
178average FPS
178average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
398◆
397◆
Counter-Strike 2
291
290◆
League of Legends
344◆
343◆
Fortnite
104
104
Apex Legends
162
162
Rainbow Six Siege X
306◆
305◆
Overwatch 2
215
215
Rocket League
268◆
267◆
Dota 2
199◆
198◆

Other games

GTA V
130◆
130◆
Minecraft
252◆
252◆
EA SPORTS FC
153◆
153◆
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
76◆
76◆
Rust
87
87