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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-5600U vs Ryzen 7 9850X3D

The Core i7-5600U is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9850X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 27% cheaper – $393 vs $489.00

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Up to 230% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 1 month newer
Up to 160% better value for money
Up to 27% more expensive – $489.00 vs $393

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-5600U

213FPS

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

305FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-5600U

171FPS

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

587FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-5600U

196FPS

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

234FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-5600U

558FPS

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

998FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-5600U

324FPS

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

246FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-5600U

587FPS

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

1041FPS

Dota 22013

176FPS

445FPS

462FPS

893FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-5600U

21%

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

100%

Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks 79 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 6 more cores.

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Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 12 more threads.

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Core i7-5600U

4 MB

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

96 MB

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 92 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-5600U

2.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 81% higher base clock.

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Core i7-5600U

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

5.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts 75% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-5600U

15W

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

120W

Core i7-5600U draws 105W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-5600U

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

$489.00

Core i7-5600URyzen 7 9850X3D

Intel BGA 1168

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AM5

Broadwell-U

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Granite Ridge

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 5500

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Radeon Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-5600U or Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It's 376% faster than the Core i7-5600U on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9850X3D than Core i7-5600U?expand_more

376% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-5600U or Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9850X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 100/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-5600U and Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-5600U scores 21/100, Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 100/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-5600U or Ryzen 7 9850X3D 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 i7-5600U or Ryzen 7 9850X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger pick at 100/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.