AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core i5-9600K
71Single-core36
50.5Multi-core29.8
64.7Gamingspec-based31
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76001 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.2 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+21). 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 7600
- Stronger single-core score: 71 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 30
- 300% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 256% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 9 MB
- 153% higher PassMark: 28,300 vs 11,200
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $262
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 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 7600 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+100% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+256% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+68%Top 34% | 1,580Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+152%Top 41% | 5,000Bottom 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+58%Top 33% | 1,200Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700+119%Top 48% | 6,700Bottom 21% |
| PassMark | 28,300+153%Top 43% | 11,200Bottom 17% |
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