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Core i7-9800X vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i7-9800X vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC3)

Buy for 117.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 104.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 188 minutes ago

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC3)

Buy for 117.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 104.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 188 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9800X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 1279 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9800X.

Advantages of Core i7-9800X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 6% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-9800X - 311 vs 294 FPS
  • Up to 11% cheaper than Core i7-9800X - $94.28 vs $105.47
  • Up to 15% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-9800X - $0.34 vs $0.40 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-9800X - 65 vs 165 Watts
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

294

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/FPS

85%

Price, €

€117.07

89%

Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC3)

Buy for 117.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 189 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

311

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.34/FPS

100%

Price, €

€104.65

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 104.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 188 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1368

67%

Multi-Core

7353

86%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo

Core i7-9800X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
SkylakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
165 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
38.0x
Multiplier35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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