CPU Compare
Intel Core i5-6600K
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i5-6600K and AMD Ryzen 9 7900XGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i5-6600K | Ryzen 9 7900X |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Skylake | Raphael |
| Release Date | Aug 2015 | Sep 2022 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 4 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 4 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3.50 | 4.70 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 5.60 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 64 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 5 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM5 |
| TDP | 91 | 170 |