AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs Intel Core i9-9900K
23.2Single-core40.4
31.6Multi-core41.2
40.5Gaming47.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 260012 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+17) and Multi-core (+10). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 23
- Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 32
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 41
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 68% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 7,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 119 W+35% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz+28% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Top 90% | 1,720+51%Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Top 72% | 8,800+66%Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Top 88% | 1,280+31%Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Top 72% | 12,400+68%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 13,400Top 69% | 18,600+39%Top 53% |
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