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Core i3-560 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i3-560 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-560

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-560 Logo
Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

Core i3-560

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-560 Logo
Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-560 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-560 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 3721 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-560.

Advantages of Core i3-560

  • Up to 79% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $60.00 vs $290.00
  • Up to 63% better value when playing War Thunder than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.46 vs $1.26 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 30% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 73 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 77% better in War Thunder than Core i3-560 - 230 vs 130 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-560 - 24 vs 4 threads
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War Thunder

War Thunder

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i3-560 Logo
Core i3-560

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010


FPS

130

57%

Value, $/FPS

$0.46/FPS

100%

Price, $

$60

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

230

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.26/FPS

37%

Price, $

$290

20%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 232 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Movie

Intel Core i3-560 Logo
Core i3-560

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-560 Logo
Core i3-560

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010


Single-Core

443

20%

Multi-Core

932

8%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i3-560 Logo

Core i3-560

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Aug 29th, 2010Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
ClarkdaleCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1156SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
12
4Threads
24
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
73 W
TDP105 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
25.0xMultiplier
37.0x
Intel HD
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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