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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 · high 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
194 FPS
Average FPS
191 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
194average FPS
191average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
406◆
398◆
Counter-Strike 2
296◆
291◆
League of Legends
351◆
344◆
Fortnite
160
160
Apex Legends
203◆
199◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
312◆
306◆
Overwatch 2
312
312
Rocket League
273◆
268◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
156◆
153◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
140◆
138◆
Marvel Rivals
125◆
122◆
Dota 2
203◆
199◆

Other games

GTA V
133◆
130◆
Minecraft
257◆
252◆
Cyberpunk 2077
101◆
99◆
EA SPORTS FC
156◆
153◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
78◆
76◆
Rust
90◆
88◆