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Core i7-9700KF vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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

Core i7-9700KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Intel BX80684I79700KF Core i7-9700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics

Buy for CA$514.96 on Amazon

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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

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Updated 15 minutes ago

Core i7-9700KF

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Intel BX80684I79700KF Core i7-9700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics

Buy for CA$514.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 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 15 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700KF on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 667 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700KF.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 4% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-9700KF - 129 vs 124 FPS
  • Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-9700KF - CA$209.00 vs CA$514.96
  • Up to 61% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-9700KF - CA$1.62 vs CA$4.15 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-9700KF - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700KF - 12 vs 8 threads
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Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Core i7-9700KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

124

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$4.15/FPS

39%

Price, CA$

CA$514.96

40%

Intel BX80684I79700KF Core i7-9700KF Desktop Processor 8 Cores Up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics

Buy for CA$514.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

129

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.62/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 15 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Core i7-9700KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo
Core i7-9700KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1666

80%

Multi-Core

7107

82%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i7-9700KF Logo

Core i7-9700KF

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Jan 8th, 2019Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
8Threads
12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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