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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2600X vs Core i5-9600K

The Ryzen 5 2600X is slightly slower than the Core i5-9600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $229

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Up to 16% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 2600X

206FPS

Core i5-9600K

237FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 2600X

326FPS

Core i5-9600K

328FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 2600X

203FPS

Core i5-9600K

207FPS

Overwatch 22023

519FPS

524FPS

518FPS

560FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 5 2600X

611FPS

Core i5-9600K

637FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 2600X

583FPS

Core i5-9600K

608FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Ryzen 5 2600X

200FPS

Core i5-9600K

208FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 5 2600X

25%

Core i5-9600K

32%

Core i5-9600K ranks 7 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 2600X

16 MB

Core i5-9600K

9 MB

Ryzen 5 2600X has 7 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz

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

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Ryzen 5 2600X

4.25 GHz

Core i5-9600K

4.6 GHz

Core i5-9600K boosts 8% higher.

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Ryzen 5 2600X

95W

Core i5-9600K

95W

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Ryzen 5 2600X

Core i5-9600K

$159.00

Ryzen 5 2600XCore i5-9600K

AM4

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LGA1151

Zen

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Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD 630

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i5-9600K?expand_more

The Core i5-9600K. It's 28% faster than the Ryzen 5 2600X on average across 100+ games, scoring 32/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-9600K than Ryzen 5 2600X?expand_more

28% 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, Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i5-9600K?expand_more

The Core i5-9600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-9600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 32/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2600X and Core i5-9600K?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 2600X scores 25/100, Core i5-9600K scores 32/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i5-9600K 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 Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i5-9600K?expand_more

The Core i5-9600K is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.