40 facts in comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i5-9600K
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Core i5-9600K
Why is AMD Ryzen 5 3600X better than Intel Core i5-9600K?
- 2.7% faster CPU speed?
6 x 3.8GHzvs6 x 3.7GHz - 534MHz higher ram speed?
3200MHzvs2666MHz - 6 more CPU threads?
12vs6 - 1.5MB bigger L2 cache?
3MBvs1.5MB - 1.68x higher PassMark result?
18325vs10878 - 23MB bigger L3 cache?
32MBvs9MB - 7nm smaller semiconductor size?
7nmvs14nm - 0.25MB/core more L2 cache per core?
0.5MB/corevs0.25MB/core
Why is Intel Core i5-9600K better than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X?
- 0.2GHz higher turbo clock speed?
4.6GHzvs4.4GHz - 4% higher PassMark result (single)?
2785vs2678 - 0.08% higher single-core Geekbench 5 result?
1248vs1247 - 5°C higher maximum operating temperature?
100°Cvs95°C - Has NX bit?
- Has integrated graphics?
Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlo...AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler | $258.78 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unloc...AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler | $199.99 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads un...AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Spire cooler | $334.00 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlo...AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler | $324.99 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlo...AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler | $397.99 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unloc...AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler with X570 AORUS Elite Gaming Motherboard | $399.98 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8-core, 16-Threads Un...AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8-core, 16-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor Without Cooler | $374.43 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEW...AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) | $289.74 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 7 2700X - 4.3 GHz Eigh...AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 7 2700X - 4.3 GHz Eight Core (YD270XBGM88AF) Processor OEM VER with Thermal Paste Bundle | $349.98 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith ...AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX | $196.95 | |||
| MAXSUN Full New Challenger A520M Motherb...MAXSUN Full New Challenger A520M Motherboard Combo RAM 2pcs x 8GB = 16GB DDR4 8G 2666MHz CPU Ryzen 5 3600X Combination packages | $419.40 | |||
| Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3...Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3600x/ Ryzen ThreaRipper/AM3/AM4/FM2/ AMD CPU RGB/A-RGB LED Light Support to Motherboard | $107.38 | |||
| Computer components CPU Cooler Fan 4/6 H...Computer components CPU Cooler Fan 4/6 Heat Pipes 120mm PWM 4PIN Quiet for LGA 1155 1156 X79 X99 AMD AM3 AM4 Cooling radiator | $21.21 | |||
| Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3...Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3600x/ Ryzen ThreaRipper/AM3/AM4/FM2/ AMD CPU RGB/A-RGB LED Light Support to Motherboard | $99.72 | |||
Intel Core i5-9600K
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W | $199.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6...Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W | $199.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 C...Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400 | $169.23 | |||
| Core i5 Hexa-core i5-9600K 3.7GHz Deskto...Core i5 Hexa-core i5-9600K 3.7GHz Desktop Processor | $309.95 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics | $147.74 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 C...Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500) | $209.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W | $225.00 | |||
| Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110500 | $218.97 | |||
| Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6...Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W | $259.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6...Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400F | $166.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9600K Processor i5 9600K C...Intel Core i5-9600K Processor i5 9600K CPU SRELU 6Core 6Thread 3.7GHz 9MB 14nm 95W FCLGA1151 | $296.99 | |||
General info
A 32-bit operating system can only support up to 4GB of RAM. 64-bit allows more than 4GB, giving increased performance. It also allows you to run 64-bit apps.
Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.
The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting components, such as graphics cards and SSDs, to a motherboard. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance.
If the CPU exceeds the maximum operating temperature then problems such as random resets can occur.
With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card.
Performance
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
Memory
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
Features
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Dynamic frequency scaling is a technology that allows the processor to conserve power and reduce noise when it is under a light load.
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
Benchmarks
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2021)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU's multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2021)
Price comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlo...AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler | $258.78 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unloc...AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler | $199.99 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads un...AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Spire cooler | $334.00 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlo...AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler | $324.99 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlo...AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler | $397.99 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unloc...AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler with X570 AORUS Elite Gaming Motherboard | $399.98 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8-core, 16-Threads Un...AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT 8-core, 16-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor Without Cooler | $374.43 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEW...AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) | $289.74 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 7 2700X - 4.3 GHz Eigh...AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen 7 2700X - 4.3 GHz Eight Core (YD270XBGM88AF) Processor OEM VER with Thermal Paste Bundle | $349.98 | |||
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith ...AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX | $196.95 | |||
| MAXSUN Full New Challenger A520M Motherb...MAXSUN Full New Challenger A520M Motherboard Combo RAM 2pcs x 8GB = 16GB DDR4 8G 2666MHz CPU Ryzen 5 3600X Combination packages | $419.40 | |||
| Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3...Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3600x/ Ryzen ThreaRipper/AM3/AM4/FM2/ AMD CPU RGB/A-RGB LED Light Support to Motherboard | $107.38 | |||
| Computer components CPU Cooler Fan 4/6 H...Computer components CPU Cooler Fan 4/6 Heat Pipes 120mm PWM 4PIN Quiet for LGA 1155 1156 X79 X99 AMD AM3 AM4 Cooling radiator | $21.21 | |||
| Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3...Bykski CPU Water Block use for ryzen 5 3600x/ Ryzen ThreaRipper/AM3/AM4/FM2/ AMD CPU RGB/A-RGB LED Light Support to Motherboard | $99.72 | |||
Intel Core i5-9600K
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W | $199.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6...Intel Core i5-9600KF Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Unlocked Without Processor Graphics LGA1151 300 Series 95W | $199.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 C...Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores 2. 90 GHz up to 4. 10 GHz Turbo LGA1151 300 Series 65W Processors BX80684I59400 | $169.23 | |||
| Core i5 Hexa-core i5-9600K 3.7GHz Deskto...Core i5 Hexa-core i5-9600K 3.7GHz Desktop Processor | $309.95 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-9400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores 4.1 GHz Turbo Without Graphics | $147.74 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 C...Intel Core i5-9500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W (BX80684I59500) | $209.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-8600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W | $225.00 | |||
| Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 ...Intel Core i5-10500 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.5 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110500 | $218.97 | |||
| Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6...Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W | $259.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6...Intel Core i5-10400F Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz Without Processor Graphics LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400F | $166.99 | |||
| Intel Core i5-9600K Processor i5 9600K C...Intel Core i5-9600K Processor i5 9600K CPU SRELU 6Core 6Thread 3.7GHz 9MB 14nm 95W FCLGA1151 | $296.99 | |||
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