The Core i9-9900K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9900K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, €
€12.32
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.06/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
94%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $488.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
