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Core i5-9600KF vs Ryzen 5 3600X

Core i5-9600KF vs Ryzen 5 3600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-9600KF

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 146.19 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 170.44 on Amazon

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Updated 10766 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-9600KF

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 146.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10766 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 170.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10766 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600X is 180 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600KF.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600KF

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600X - $131.7 vs $153.55
  • Up to 14% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Ryzen 5 3600X - $0.86 vs $1.0 per FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Performs up to 1% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-9600KF - 171 vs 170 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600KF - 12 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Core i5-9600KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


FPS

170

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.86/FPS

100%

Price, €

€146.19

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 146.19 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10766 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

171

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1/FPS

86%

Price, €

€170.44

85%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 170.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10766 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Core i5-9600KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo
Core i5-9600KF

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019


Single-Core

1587

96%

Multi-Core

5707

81%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1642

100%

Multi-Core

7000

100%

Intel Core i5-9600KF Logo

Intel Core i5-9600KF

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Jan 8th, 2019Release Date
Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
6Threads
12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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