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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K processore 3,7 GHz Scatola 9 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA 1151

Buy for 237.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 242.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K processore 3,7 GHz Scatola 9 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA 1151

Buy for 237.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 242.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 748 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Core i5-9600K

  • Up to 2% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - €237.31 vs €242.21
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 5% better in Remnant II than Core i5-9600K - 96 vs 91 FPS
  • Up to 3% better value when playing Remnant II than Core i5-9600K - €2.52 vs €2.61 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 24 vs 6 threads
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Remnant II

Remnant II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

91

95%

Value, €/FPS

€2.61/FPS

97%

Price, €

€237.31

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K processore 3,7 GHz Scatola 9 MB Cache intelligente, Socket LGA 1151

Buy for 237.31 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

96

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€242.21

97%

FPS and Value Winner

Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 242.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

79%

Multi-Core

6468

54%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
6Threads
24
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier37.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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