AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i5-9600K
52Single-core36
41.8Multi-core29.8
61.6Gamingspec-based31
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+12). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 5600X
- Stronger single-core score: 52 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 30
- 256% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 9 MB
- 100% higher threads: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 2 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 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 5600X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+256% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+28%Bottom 50% | 1,580Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100+82%Bottom 46% | 5,000Bottom 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+30%Bottom 48% | 1,200Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200+67%Bottom 43% | 6,700Bottom 21% |
| PassMark | 21,900+96%Bottom 40% | 11,200Bottom 17% |
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