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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-6600K | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-6600K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. The Intel Core i5-6600K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-6600K was released in Q3/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | Intel Core i5 |
AMD Ryzen 5000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 |
4 | Generation | 6 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Skylake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Successor | Intel Core i5-7600K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-6600K has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600K is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-6600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz | |
GPU Generation | 9 | |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
Execution units | 24 | |
Shader | 192 | |
Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | |
DirectX Version | 12 | |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-6600K supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1600, DDR4-2133 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-6600K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 91 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 35.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-6600K is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 35.00 MB cache. |
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7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1151 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
299 $ | Release price | 280 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-6600K |
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