Core i5-7600K vs Ryzen 7 2700U
Core i5-7600K
Ryzen 7 2700U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-7600K is positioned at rank 578 and the Ryzen 7 2700U is on rank 748, so the Core i5-7600K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7600K
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7600K | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7600K | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7600K and Ryzen 7 2700U
Core i5-7600K
The Core i5-7600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,813 points. Launch price was $242.
Ryzen 7 2700U
The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,850 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-7600K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 2700U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-7600K versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U — a 10% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-7600K uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7600K scores 6,813 against the Ryzen 7 2700U's 6,850 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600K vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U.
| Feature | Core i5-7600K | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+73% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,813 | 6,850 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,143 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7600K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-7600K | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7600K) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2700U). The Core i5-7600K includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 7 2700U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7600K targets Gaming/Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-7600K | Ryzen 7 2700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming/Desktop | — |
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