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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 5600X: 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 198.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9164 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor, ‎6 Core/12 Thread, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.6 GHz, Con Ventola Wraith Stealth

Buy for 147 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9164 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 198.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9164 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor, ‎6 Core/12 Thread, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.6 GHz, Con Ventola Wraith Stealth

Buy for 147 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9164 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X is 748 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 4% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i5-9600K - 201 vs 194 FPS
  • Up to 26% cheaper than Core i5-9600K - €147.0 vs €198.88
  • Up to 29% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i5-9600K - €0.73 vs €1.03 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 Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

194

96%

Value, €/FPS

€1.03/FPS

70%

Price, €

€198.88

73%

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

Buy for 198.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9164 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

201

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.73/FPS

100%

Price, €

€147

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor, ‎6 Core/12 Thread, Boost di Frequenza fino a 4.6 GHz, Con Ventola Wraith Stealth

Buy for 147 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9164 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

81%

Multi-Core

6468

74%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Intel Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
6Threads
12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0xMultiplier37.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 5600X

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, 1920 x 1080, Extreme

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