AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Core i5-7500
These two processors score identically for gaming. Core count, power draw and platform cost decide it.
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming score | 44/100 | 44/100 |
| Tier | D | D |
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Release year | 2018 | 2017 |
Which should you buy?
Gaming performance is a tie between these two, so the decision comes down to the factors below. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has more cores (6 vs 4), which helps if you stream, compile or render alongside playing. Either way, pair it with a graphics card of similar standing — check the bottleneck calculator before you buy.