Intel Core i5-8600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X leads on gaming, scoring 63 — about 3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-8600K. For AI workloads the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the Intel Core i5-8600K is the cheaper of the two: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X costs around 28% more. For bang for your buck, the Intel Core i5-8600K is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is faster, but the Intel Core i5-8600K gives more performance for the money.