AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs Intel Core i5 8500: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X leads by approximately 19% in Launch Price; AMD Ryzen 5 2600X leads by approximately 100% in Threads; AMD Ryzen 5 2600X leads by approximately 20% in Base Clock.
| Spec |
Ryzen 5
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD |
Core i5
Intel Core i5 8500
Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Info | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Launch Price | 229 USD | 192 USD |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop |
| Core Specs | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz/MHz | 3.00 GHz/MHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.25 GHz/MHz | 4.10 GHz/MHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Technology | ||
| Process | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1151 |
| TDP | 95 W | 65 W |