Ryzen 5 2600 vs i9-7920X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.89
+79.4%
Ryzen 5 2600
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
8.30

Core i9-7920X outperforms Ryzen 5 2600 by an impressive 79% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking476916
Place by popularitynot in top-10021
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.3010.13
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency10.0712.08
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018)
Release date10 September 2017 (7 years ago)19 April 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,199$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 2600 has 207% better value for money than i9-7920X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size484 mm2192 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s46.933 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7920X and Ryzen 5 2600.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-7920X 14.89
+79.4%
Ryzen 5 2600 8.30

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.

i9-7920X 23653
+79.4%
Ryzen 5 2600 13188

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7920X 1374
+18%
Ryzen 5 2600 1164

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7920X 9219
+88.1%
Ryzen 5 2600 4901

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.89 8.30
Recency 10 September 2017 19 April 2018
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

i9-7920X has a 79.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 5 2600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, a 16.7% more advanced lithography process, and 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 2600 in performance tests.


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