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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 131 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor, ‎6 Core/12 Thread, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.2 GHz, Con Ventola Wraith Stealth

Buy for 100.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

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 131 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor, ‎6 Core/12 Thread, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.2 GHz, Con Ventola Wraith Stealth

Buy for 100.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 1263 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 6% better in War Thunder than Core i5-9600K - 209 vs 198 FPS
  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i5-9600K - €100.32 vs €209.12
  • Up to 55% better value when playing War Thunder than Core i5-9600K - €0.48 vs €1.06 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-9600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 12 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of War Thunder.
War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

198

94%

Value, €/FPS

€1.06/FPS

45%

Price, €

€209.12

47%

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 131 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

209

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.48/FPS

100%

Price, €

€100.32

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Processor, ‎6 Core/12 Thread, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.2 GHz, Con Ventola Wraith Stealth

Buy for 100.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 131 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

91%

Multi-Core

6468

84%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Intel Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
6Threads
12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 5500

War Thunder, 1920 x 1080, Movie

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