Ryzen 7 5800XT vs i5-7600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7600K
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.28
Ryzen 7 5800XT
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
18.75
+338%

Ryzen 7 5800XT outperforms Core i5-7600K by a whopping 338% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1364316
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.1257.22
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency4.4516.90
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5800XT has 5009% better value for money than i5-7600K.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151AM4
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 5800XT.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7600K 4.28
Ryzen 7 5800XT 18.75
+338%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-7600K 6800
Ryzen 7 5800XT 29776
+338%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.28 18.75
Recency 3 January 2017 31 July 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 105 Watt

i5-7600K has 15.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5800XT, on the other hand, has a 338.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7600K in performance tests.


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