Compare Processors: Intel Core i5-9600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  3. Intel Core i5-9600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i5-9600K 6 Cores 4.6 GHz LGA1151 95W BX80684I59600K

Intel Core i5-9600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-Core 3.4GHz (3.9GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65W YD2600BBAFBOX

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

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$274.89
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Brand Intel AMD
Model BX80684I59600K YD2600BBAFBOX
Release Date October 2018 April 2018
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Effective Value
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TDP 95 Watts 65 Watts
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Series Core i5 9th Gen Ryzen 5
Core Name Coffee Lake Pinnacle Ridge
Socket LGA1151 AM4
Integrated Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 630 No
CPU Cores 6 6
CPU Threads 6 12
CPU Clock Rate 3700MHz 3400MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate 4600MHz 3900MHz
CPU Cooler included
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 12 nm
Maximum Supported Memory 64GB 64GB
Cache L3 1.50MB 16.00MB
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Compare Processors: Intel Core i5-9600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600. Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better CPU.

Comparison summary

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K:

  • Around 16% better average performance.
  • Newer Product, it was released around 6 months later.
  • Integrated VGA In The CPU (Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • Higher CPU Clock Frequency (+300MHz).
  • Higher Max Turbo Clock Frequency (+700MHz).

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600:

  • 42% cheaper, you can save $114.90.
  • Better Effective Value.
  • Around 32% lower TDP.
  • 6 more threads.
  • Includes CPU Cooler.
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