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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 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 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $123 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $123 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 1538 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Core i5-9600K

  • Up to 74% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $123.00 vs $479.00
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Dota 2 than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $0.57 vs $1.85 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 21% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 95 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 19% better in Dota 2 than Core i5-9600K - 259 vs 217 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 16 vs 6 threads
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Dota 2

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Game Graphics

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

217

84%

Value, $/FPS

$0.57/FPS

100%

Price, $

$123

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $123 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

259

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.85/FPS

31%

Price, $

$479

25%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 33 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

63%

Multi-Core

6468

43%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
6Threads
16
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 W
TDP120 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
37.0xMultiplier
42.0x
UHD 630Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
Yes
OverclockableNo

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