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Core i7-9700F vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-9700F vs Ryzen 5 5600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9700F

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for CA$349.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

Core i7-9700F

3.0 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for CA$349.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 562 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700F.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 16% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-9700F - 170 vs 147 FPS
  • Up to 40% cheaper than Core i7-9700F - CA$209.00 vs CA$349.97
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i7-9700F - CA$1.23 vs CA$2.38 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700F - 12 vs 8 threads
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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

147

86%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.38/FPS

52%

Price, CA$

CA$349.97

59%

Intel Core i7-9700F Desktop Processor 8 Core 3 GHz speed (Up to 4.7 GHz) Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I79700F)

Buy for CA$349.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

170

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.23/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$209

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 29 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo
Core i7-9700F

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1549

74%

Multi-Core

6256

72%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-9700F Logo

Core i7-9700F

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
8Threads
12
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
30.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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