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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel BX80684I59600K Boxed Core i5-9600K Processor, 9MB Cache, up to 3.7 GHz

Buy for CA$122.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel BX80684I59600K Boxed Core i5-9600K Processor, 9MB Cache, up to 3.7 GHz

Buy for CA$122.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 1538 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Core i5-9600K

  • Up to 82% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$122.49 vs CA$692.99
  • Up to 82% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$0.64 vs CA$3.57 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 21% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 95 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 2% better in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Core i5-9600K - 194 vs 191 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 16 vs 6 threads
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

191

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.64/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$122.49

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80684I59600K Boxed Core i5-9600K Processor, 9MB Cache, up to 3.7 GHz

Buy for CA$122.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

194

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.57/FPS

18%

Price, CA$

CA$692.99

17%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

63%

Multi-Core

6468

43%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
6Threads
16
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 W
TDP120 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
37.0xMultiplier
42.0x
UHD 630Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
Yes
OverclockableNo

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