AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core i9-9900KS
53.8Single-core48
41Multi-core42.8
44.9Gamingspec-based47.4
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900KS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 45.8 against 45.5 for Intel Core i9-9900KS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
- Stronger single-core score: 54 vs 48
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
- 49% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 127 W
- 10% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,335 vs 3,025
- Lower launch price: $140 vs $513
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900KS
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | FCLGA1151 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+49% | 127 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,892Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,953Top 50% |
| PassMark | 20,097+4%Bottom 45% | 19,345Bottom 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,335+10%Bottom 50% | 3,025Bottom 42% |
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