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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-9600KF vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i5-9600KF is same performance as the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $169.95 more expensive!

  • Is 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Similar overall gaming performance.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 23 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-9600KF has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-9600KF boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X is $169.95 cheaper.

LGA1151
Sockethelp
AM4
Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-9600KF and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-9600KF scores 34/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-9600KF or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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