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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 1600X

Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 1600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel 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 209.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 87 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processoro da 3.6GHz, 64bit, Socket AM4, 14 nm, Cores 6, Threads 12, TDP 95W

Buy for 231.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel 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 209.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 87 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processoro da 3.6GHz, 64bit, Socket AM4, 14 nm, Cores 6, Threads 12, TDP 95W

Buy for 231.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-9600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 1600X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-9600K is 556 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 1600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Performs up to 37% better in Diablo IV than Ryzen 5 1600X - 222 vs 162 FPS
  • Up to 10% cheaper than Ryzen 5 1600X - €209.12 vs €231.18
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Diablo IV than Ryzen 5 1600X - €0.94 vs €1.43 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 1600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 12 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Diablo IV.
Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

222

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

100%

Price, €

€209.12

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 209.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 87 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


FPS

162

72%

Value, €/FPS

€1.43/FPS

65%

Price, €

€231.18

90%

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processoro da 3.6GHz, 64bit, Socket AM4, 14 nm, Cores 6, Threads 12, TDP 95W

Buy for 231.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 88 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

100%

Multi-Core

6468

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


Single-Core

1123

65%

Multi-Core

4766

73%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Intel Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Oct 19th, 2018
Release DateApr 11th, 2017
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameSummit Ridge
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
6Threads
12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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