AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-9600K
28.4Single-core36
37.2Multi-core29.8
43Gamingspec-based31
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). 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 7 2700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 30
- 167% higher threads: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 78% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 9 MB
- 57% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,500 vs 6,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K
- Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 28
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,580 vs 1,255
- 10% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 95 W+10% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+19% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+167% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+78% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,580+26%Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+32%Bottom 32% | 5,000Bottom 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,200+7%Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+57%Bottom 39% | 6,700Bottom 21% |
| PassMark | 17,600+57%Bottom 30% | 11,200Bottom 17% |
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