AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i7-5600U Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i7-5600U Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 50/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

50
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i7-5600U Processor

50
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 5 5600XIntel Core i7-5600U Processor
Gaming score50/10050/100
Cores / Threads6 / 122 / 4
Boost clock4.60 GHz3.20 GHz
TDP65 W15 W
SocketAM4-
MSRP$149.00-

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i7-5600U Processor: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i7-5600U Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 50/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X better than the Intel Core i7-5600U Processor?
They are evenly matched (50/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or the Intel Core i7-5600U Processor?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i7-5600U Processor can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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