Intel Core i5-8600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

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Intel Core i5-8600K or Intel Core i5-8600K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-8600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 8000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
8 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8600K Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8600K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
6 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q4/2017 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
295 $ Release price 245 $
Coffee Lake S Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
9.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
21366
21366
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
20638
20638

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
13207
13207
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
10255
10255

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
6832
6832
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
6470
6470

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5831
5831
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5089
5089

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5631
5631
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5220
5220

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
4561
4561
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
4029
4029

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2731
2731

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2764
2764
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2181
2181

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1532
1532
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1167
1167

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1261
1261
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
942
942

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1251
1251
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
950
950

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1126
1126
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1040
1040

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
406
406
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
389
389

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
374.8
374.8
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
323.8
323.8

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
12.5
12.5
Intel Core i5-8600K
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
11.1
11.1