Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i5-8600K
Availability
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler — YD260XBCAFBOX
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$203
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Availability
Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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$260
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8600K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-8600K is 196 days older than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Up to 22% cheaper than Core i5-8600K — $203.0 vs $260.0
- Up to 17% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-8600K — $0.81 vs $0.98 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8600K — 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8600K
- Performs up to 5% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen 5 2600X — 264 vs 251 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Ryzen 5 2600X
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
FPS
251
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0. 81/FPS
100%
Price, $
$203
100%
Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler — YD260XBCAFBOX
Buy for $203 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8 minutes ago
Core i5-8600K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
264
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.98/FPS
83%
Price, $
$260
78%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
Buy for $260 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 8 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920×1080
Game Graphics
High
Ryzen 5 2600X
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Core i5-8600K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
617
FPS
647
FPS
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
438
FPS
460
FPS
VALORANT
1008
FPS
1055
FPS
League of Legends
1344
FPS
1406
FPS
Minecraft
251
FPS
264
FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Ryzen 5 2600X
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Single-Core
1030
86%
Multi-Core
5607
100%
Core i5-8600K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Single-Core
1201
100%
Multi-Core
5420
97%
|
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
vs |
Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
|
Apr 19th, 2018 |
Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
|
Desktop |
Segment |
Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
|
12 |
Threads | 6 |
3. 6 GHz |
Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed |
4.3 GHz |
| 95 W | TDP | 95 W |
|
12 nm |
Process Size | 14 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i5-8600K
Grand Theft Auto V, 1080p, High
Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC
105
FPS
$
19.04
/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600X
16 GB, 500 GB SSD
Buy on Amazon
$1,999
In Stock
Updated 4 minutes ago
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Most compared processor combinations, including the currently selected ones, are at the top.
Core i5-8600K
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Ryzen 5 2600X
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$178.61
Core i5-8600K
Ryzen 7 5700X
$212.78
Ryzen 5 2600X
Ryzen 7 5700X
$212.78
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Ryzen 5 5600X
$188.92
Ryzen 5 2600X
Ryzen 5 5600X
$188.92
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Ryzen 5 2600X
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$189.99
Core i5-8600K
Core i5-12600K
$249.99
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs Intel Core i5-8600K
Summary
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
114%
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Intel Core i5-8600K
100%
Relative performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
100%
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Intel Core i5-8600K
106%
Relative performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
135%
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Intel Core i5-8600K
100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
Much higher multi threaded performance (around 35% higher). This allows for higher performance in professional applications like encoding or heavy multitasking. |
Reasons to consider Intel Core i5-8600K |
| 6% higher single threaded performance. |
| Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X. |
Gaming
No clear winner declared
Productivity
HWBench recommends AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-8600K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMX | ||||
| 3DNow! | ||||
| SSE | ||||
| SSE2 | ||||
| SSE3 | ||||
| SSE4A | ||||
| AMD64 | ||||
| CnQ | ||||
| NX bit | ||||
| AMD-V | ||||
| SMT | ||||
| XFR | ||||
| SSSE3 | ||||
SSE4. 2 |
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| AVX | ||||
| AVX2 | ||||
| EIST | ||||
| Intel 64 | ||||
| XD bit | ||||
| VT-x | ||||
| VT-d | ||||
| AES-NI | ||||
| TSX | ||||
| TXT | ||||
| CLMUL | ||||
| FMA3 | ||||
| F16C | ||||
| BMI1 | ||||
| BMI2 | ||||
| Boost 2.0 | ||||
Architecture
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-8600K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | AMD Zen+ | vs | Intel_Coffelake | |
| Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop | |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | vs | DDR4 | |
| Codename | Zen | vs | Coffee Lake | |
| Release Date | Mar 2018 | vs | Jan 2018 |
Cores
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-8600K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | vs | 6 | |
| Threads | 12 | vs | 6 | |
| SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 | |
| Integrated Graphics | No | vs | Intel UHD 630 |
Cache
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-8600K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | vs | 64 KB (per core) | |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | vs | 256 KB (per core) | |
| L3 Cache | 16384 KB (shared) | vs | 9216 KB (shared) |
Physical
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-8600K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | vs | Intel Socket 1151 | |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | vs | 72°C | |
| Package | uPGA | vs | FC-LGA1151 | |
| Die Size | 192mm² | vs | 151mm² | |
| Process | 14 nm | vs | 14 nm |
Performance
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-8600K | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3600 MHz | vs | 3600 MHz | |
| Turbo Clock | 4250 MHz | vs | 4300 MHz | |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz | |
| Voltage | unknown | vs | unknown | |
| TDP | 95 W | vs | 95 W |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
4675 points
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Intel Core i5-8600K
5160 points
Points — higher is better
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
28987 points
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Intel Core i5-8600K
25920 points
Points — higher is better
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
1403
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Intel Core i5-8600K
1038
points — higher is better
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
176
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Intel Core i5-8600K
187
points — higher is better
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
vs Intel Core i5-8600K: What is the difference?
Smartphone-graphic wire headphones
52 Ballla
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
56 Ballla
Intel Core i5-8600k
Winter when comparing
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5 9000 9000 AMD RYZEN 8600K
Why is AMD Ryzen 5 2600 better than Intel Core i5-8600K?
- 267MHz higher RAM speed?
2933MHz vs 2666MHz - 6 more CPU threads?
12 vs 6 - Semiconductor size 2nm smaller?
12nm vs 14nm - 1.5MB more L2 cache?
3MB vs 1.5MB - 30W below TDP?
65W vs 95W - 7MB more L3 cache?
16MB vs 9MB - Has an unlocked multiplier?
- 192KB more L1 cache?
576KB vs 384KB
- 5.88% higher CPU speed?
6 x 3.6GHz vs 6 x 3.4GHz - 5°C higher than maximum operating temperature?
100°C vs 95°C - 0.4GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4.3GHz vs 3.9GHz - Does it have integrated graphics?
- 12.
24% higher PassMark score (single)?
2530 vs 2254
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
4 Reviews of users
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
10.
0 /10
4 Reviews of users
Intel Core i5-8600K
003
0 Reviews of users
Intel Core i5-8600k
0.0 /10
0 Reviews of Users
Functions
Cost ratio
10.0 /10 9000 9000 2 4 VOTES
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Games
10.0 /10
4 Votes
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performance
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4 Votes
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Reliability
10.0 /10
4 Votes
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Energy efficiency
10.0 /10
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reviews.
Performance
CPU speed
6 x 3.4GHz
6 x 3.6GHz
CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second a processor can perform, considering all its cores (processors). It is calculated by adding the clock speeds of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors, each group of cores.
processor thread
More threads result in better performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3.9GHz
4.3GHz
When the processor is running below its limits, it can jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600
✖Intel Core i5-8600K
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier and are easier to overclock, allowing for better performance in games and other applications.
L2 Cache
More L2 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
L3 cache
More L3 scratchpad memory results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
L1 cache
More L1 cache results in faster results in CPU and system performance tuning.
L2 core
0.5MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in L2 scratchpad for access by each processor core.
L3 core
2.67MB/core
1.5MB/core
More data can be stored in L3 scratchpad for access by each processor core.
Geotagging
PassMark result
This benchmark measures CPU performance using multithreading.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures processor performance using a thread of execution.
Geekbench 5 result (multi-core)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform test that measures the performance of a multi-core processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Cinebench R20 result (multi-core)
Unknown.
Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 result (single core)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
Cinebench R20 is a test to evaluate the performance of a single core processor when rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (single core)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures the single-core performance of a processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Blender test result (bmw27)
295.1seconds
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
The Blender benchmark (bmw27) measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.
Blender (classroom) result
Unknown.
Help us offer a price. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures CPU performance by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render a scene in a shorter time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
This means that the processor is more efficient, giving more performance per watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
∅
Not applicable
350MHz
Graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
turbo GPU
∅
N/A
1150MHz
When the GPU is running below its limits, it may jump to a higher clock speed to increase performance.
GPU actuators
∅
Not applicable
Unknown.
Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with more execution units can provide better graphics.
monitor support
∅
N/A
By using multiple displays, you can expand your workspace, making it easier to work across multiple applications.
DirectX 9 version0003
∅
N/A
DirectX is used in games with a new version that supports better graphics.
OpenGL version
∅
N/A
The newer the OpenGL version, the better the graphics in games.
OpenCL version
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
Some applications use OpenCL to use the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing.
Newer versions are more functional and better quality.
texture units (TMUs)
∅
Not applicable
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
TMUs take texture units and map them to the geometric layout of the 3D scene. More TMUs generally means texture information is processed faster.
ROPs imaging units
∅
Not applicable
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, such as writing the final pixel data to memory and for performing other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the appearance of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
2933MHz
2666MHz
Can support faster memory which speeds up system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
43.
71GB/s
42.7GB/s
This is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored in memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is the most common type of main memory. New versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increase the speed of data transfer between memory and processor.
maximum memory
Maximum memory (RAM).
bus baud rate
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device.
Supports memory debug code
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600
✔Intel Core i5-8600K
Memory debug code can detect and repair data corruption.
It is used when necessary to avoid distortion, such as in scientific computing or when starting a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
The newer version of eMMC — built-in flash memory card — speeds up the memory interface, has a positive effect on device performance, for example, when transferring files from a computer to internal memory via USB.
bus frequency
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between various components of a computer or device
Functions
uses multithreading
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading provides better performance by dividing each physical processor core into logical cores, also known as threads.
Thus, each core can run two instruction streams at the same time.
Has AES
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600
✔Intel Core i5-8600K
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Has AVX
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600
✔Intel Core i5-8600K
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial applications, and to improve the performance of the Linux RAID program.
version of SSE
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing images or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
Has F16C
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600
✔Intel Core i5-8600K
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as image contrast adjustment or volume control.
bits transmitted at the same time
Unknown.
Help us offer a price. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
NEON provides faster media processing such as MP3 listening.
Has MMX
✔AMD Ryzen 5 2600
✔Intel Core i5-8600K
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting image contrast or adjusting volume.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD Ryzen 5 2600
✖Intel Core i5-8600K
The technology is integrated into the processor to ensure device security when using features such as mobile payments and digital rights management (DRM) video streaming.
interface width
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (AMD Ryzen 5 2600)
Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Intel Core i5-8600K)
The processor can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), which means that the processor performs better
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Intel Core i5 8600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600: 9 performance comparison0001
VS
Intel Core i5 8600K
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Which is better: Intel Core i5 8600K at 3.6 GHz (with Turbo Boost up to 4.3) or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 at 3.4 GHz (with Turbo Core up to 3.9)? To find out, read our comparative testing of these 6-core desktop processors in popular benchmarks, games and heavy applications.
- Overview
- Differences
- Performance
- Features
- Comments
Overview
Overview and comparison of the main metrics from NanoReview
Single -flow performance
Rating in tests using one core
Core i5 8600k
55
Ryzen 5 2600
47
Multi -flow performance
Tests in benchmarks, where all nucleus
Core2222 27
Ryzen 5 2600
- Supports up to 128GB DDR4-2666
- Includes Intel UHD Graphics 630
- 10% faster Turbo Boost (4.
3GHz vs. 3.9GHz) - 13% faster single core Geekbench v05 and 1038 points
Reasons to choose AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Has 7MB more L3 cache
- 32% lower than Core i5 8600K peak power consumption of 65 vs 95 Watts
- Launched 11 months later than rival
- More modern process technology — 12 vs. 14 nanometers
- 2.11 GB/s (5%) higher maximum memory bandwidth
Benchmark tests
Compare the results of processor tests in benchmarks
Cinebench R23 (single core)
Core i5 8600K
+23%
1234
Ryzen 5 2600
1004
Cinebench R23 (multi-core)
Core i5 8600K
6735
Ryzen 5 2600
+4%
7032
Passmark CPU (single core)
Core i5 8600K
+16%
2597
Ryzen 5 2600
2244
+29%
13190
Geekbench 5 (single core)
Core i5 8600K
+14%
1170
Ryzen 5 2600
1030
Geekbench 5 (multi-core)
Core i5 8600K
5406
Ryzen 5 2600
+4%
5623
▶️ Add your score to Cinebench R23
Specifications
List of full technical specifications for Intel Core i5 8600K and AMD Ryzen 5 2600
General information
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Release date | October 5, 2017 | September 11, 2018 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Instruction set architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Zen+ |
| Model number | i5-8600K | — |
| Socket | LGA-1151 | AM4 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | No |
Performance
| Number of cores | 6 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 6 | 12 |
| Frequency | 3. 6 GHz |
3.4GHz |
| Max. frequency in Turbo Boost | 4.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Bus frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 36x | 34x |
| Tire speed | 8 GT/s | — |
| Level 1 cache | 64KB (per core) | 96KB (per core) |
| Level 2 cache | 256KB (per core) | 512KB (per core) |
| Level 3 cache | 9MB (shared) | 16MB (shared) |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Power consumption
| Number of transistors | — | 4.8 billion |
| Process | 14 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95W | 65 W |
| Critical temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| GPU frequency | 350 MHz | — |
| Boost GPU frequency | 1150 MHz | — |
| Shader blocks | 192 | — |
| TMUs | 24 | — |
| ROPs | 3 | — |
| Compute units | 24 | — |
| TGP | 15W | — |
Max. resolution |
4096×2304 — 60Hz | — |
Igpu Flops
Core i5 8600k
0.38 Teraflopse
Ryzen 5 2600
N/D
Memory Support
| DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 | |
| Max. size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Number of channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max. bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | 43.71 GB/s |
| ECC support | No | Yes |
Other
| Official site | Site Intel Core i5 8600K | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 website |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Max. PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
| Extended instructions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX-2 | — |
Poll
What processor do you think is the best?
Core i5 8600K
5 (25%)
Ryzen 5 2600
15 (75%)
Total votes: 20
Competitors
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