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Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 Sockel 1151

Buy for 21.08 on Amazon

In Stock

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FPS Winner

Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 Sockel 1151

Buy for 21.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 80 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-9900K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 3600 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-9900K is 261 days older than the more expensive Ryzen 5 3600.

Advantages of Core i9-9900K

  • Performs up to 0% better in F1 22 than Ryzen 5 3600 - 280 vs 279 FPS
  • Up to 74% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600 - €21.08 vs €82.15
  • Up to 72% better value when playing F1 22 than Ryzen 5 3600 - €0.08 vs €0.29 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600

  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900K - 65 vs 95 Watts
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F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

280

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.08/FPS

100%

Price, €

€21.08

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 Sockel 1151

Buy for 21.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 80 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

279

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.29/FPS

28%

Price, €

€82.15

25%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 4, 2GHz AM4 35MB Cache Wraith Stealth

Buy for 82.15 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 80 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1668

100%

Multi-Core

7960

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

96%

Multi-Core

6884

86%

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo

Core i9-9900K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

Ryzen 5 3600

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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