CPU Compare
Intel Core i7-6900K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
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 i7-6900K and AMD Ryzen 5 2600XGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i7-6900K | Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Broadwell | Zen+ |
| Release Date | Jun 2016 | Apr 2018 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.20 | 3.60 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 16 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 12 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM4 |
| TDP | 140 | 95 |