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

Ryzen 5 5600T and Core i7-8700K perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070). Core i7-8700K offers better value for money.

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600T

45%of the fastest CPU
≈ $104Part score 57/100
VS
Intel

Core i7-8700K

44%of the fastest CPU
≈ $87 (used)Part score 56/100
Cheaper: Core i7-8700KValue: Core i7-8700K

Head to head

45%
Gaming performance
44%
57/100
Part score
56/100
241 FPS
Average FPS
237 FPS
≈ $104
Approx. price
≈ $87 (used)
85/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Ryzen 5 5600TCore i7-8700K
Cores66 / 12
Max boost4.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W95 W
SocketAM4LGA1151
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Release year20212017
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 5 5600TCore i7-8700K
241average FPS
237average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
374◆
367◆
League of Legends
468◆
459◆
Fortnite
250◆
245◆
Apex Legends
234◆
229◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
406◆
398◆
Overwatch 2
421◆
413◆
Rocket League
351◆
344◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
195◆
191◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
172◆
168◆
Marvel Rivals
156◆
153◆
Dota 2
250◆
245◆

Other games

GTA V
145◆
142◆
Minecraft
312◆
306◆
Red Dead Redemption 2
133◆
130◆
Cyberpunk 2077
125◆
122◆
EA SPORTS FC
172◆
168◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
92◆
90◆
Rust
108◆
106◆