AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i7-9700K
52Single-core39
41.8Multi-core35.5
61.6Gaming39.8
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 49.8 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+22) and Single-core (+13). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 39
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 40
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 53% higher PassMark: 21,900 vs 14,300
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020+20%Top 39% | 1,680Top 53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100+30%Top 45% | 7,000Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560+25%Top 41% | 1,250Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200+15%Top 49% | 9,700Top 59% |
| PassMark | 21,900+53%Top 44% | 14,300Top 64% |
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