AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs Intel Core i5-9600K
34.7Single-core38.2
35.8Multi-core29.9
25Gamingspec-based31
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 45004 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 4500 scores 32.8 against 32.7 for Intel Core i5-9600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 4500 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 4500
- Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 30
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1.5 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher PassMark: 15,927 vs 10,653
- Lower launch price: $129 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- Stronger single-core score: 38 vs 35
- 13% higher L3 cache: 9 MB vs 8 MB
- 12% higher Boost clock: 4.6 GHz vs 4.1 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 9 MB+13% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 6,700Bottom 17% |
| PassMark | 15,927+50%Bottom 33% | 10,653Bottom 20% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,584Bottom 24% | 2,720+5%Bottom 32% |
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