Ryzen 7 2700U vs Core i5-7600K
Ryzen 7 2700U
Core i5-7600K
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 Ryzen 7 2700U is positioned at rank 748 and the Core i5-7600K is on rank 578, so the Core i5-7600K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700U | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 2700U | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) |
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 Ryzen 7 2700U and Core i5-7600K
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 2700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-7600K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-7600K — a 10% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600K (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7600K uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700U scores 6,850 against the Core i5-7600K's 6,813 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700U | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+73% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,850 | 6,813 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,143 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7600K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 2700U | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1151 |
| 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: not specified (Ryzen 7 2700U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7600K). 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 | Ryzen 7 2700U | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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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