AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i9-9900K
47Single-core40.4
39.9Multi-core41.2
43.6Gaming47.4
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 42.9 against 42.5 for Intel Core i9-9900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G edges ahead in Single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Stronger Single-core score: 47 vs 40
- 58% higher iGPU clock: 1,900 MHz vs 1,200 MHz
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $259 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 44
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 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 5600G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz+58% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+8% | 1,720 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300 | 8,800+6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+15% | 1,280 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800 | 12,400+15% |
| PassMark | 19,900+7% | 18,600 |
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