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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 5700X: 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 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $164 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $163 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

Intel 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 $164 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

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AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $163 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5700X 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 7 5700X is 1263 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-9600K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Performs up to 9% better in Rust than Core i5-9600K - 228 vs 209 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i5-9600K - $163.0 vs $164.0
  • Up to 9% better value when playing Rust than Core i5-9600K - $0.71 vs $0.78 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 - 16 vs 6 threads
This is a free version of Rust.
Rust

Rust

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

209

91%

Value, $/FPS

$0.78/FPS

91%

Price, $

$164

99%

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

Buy for $164 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

228

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.71/FPS

100%

Price, $

$163

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $163 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 56 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

80%

Multi-Core

6468

66%

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2121

100%

Multi-Core

9729

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Intel Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
6Threads
16
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 7 5700X

Rust, 1920 x 1080, High

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