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Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-9900

3.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Intel Core i9-9900 Coffee Lake Processor 3.1GHz 8.0GT/s 16MB LGA 1151 CPU, Retail

Buy for 601.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 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 238 minutes ago

Core i9-9900

3.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Intel Core i9-9900 Coffee Lake Processor 3.1GHz 8.0GT/s 16MB LGA 1151 CPU, Retail

Buy for 601.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 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 238 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600 is 1093 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900.

Advantages of Core i9-9900

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Performs up to 3% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9900 - 128 vs 124 FPS
  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-9900 - $94.28 vs $541.68
  • Up to 83% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9900 - $0.82 vs $4.85 per FPS
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ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

124

97%

Value, €/FPS

€4.85/FPS

17%

Price, €

€601.27

17%

Intel Core i9-9900 Coffee Lake Processor 3.1GHz 8.0GT/s 16MB LGA 1151 CPU, Retail

Buy for 601.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 238 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

128

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.82/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 238 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1611

79%

Multi-Core

7204

84%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

100%

Multi-Core

8539

100%

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo

Core i9-9900

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Ryzen 5 5600

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
35.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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