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Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 3800X: which is better?

Core i5-9600K and Ryzen 7 3800X perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-9600K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-9600K

40%of the fastest CPU
≈ $66 (used)Part score 53/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 3800X

40%of the fastest CPU
≈ $123 (used)Part score 52/100
Cheaper: Core i5-9600KValue: Core i5-9600K

Head to head

40%
Gaming performance
40%
53/100
Part score
52/100
220 FPS
Average FPS
217 FPS
≈ $66 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
53/100

Specifications

Core i5-9600KRyzen 7 3800X
Cores68
Max boost4.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Power (TDP)95 W105 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20182019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-9600KRyzen 7 3800X
220average FPS
217average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
490◆
485◆
Counter-Strike 2
336◆
332◆
League of Legends
420◆
415◆
Fortnite
224◆
221◆
Apex Legends
210◆
208◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
364◆
360◆
Overwatch 2
378◆
374◆
Rocket League
315◆
311◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
175◆
173◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
154◆
152◆
Marvel Rivals
140◆
138◆
Dota 2
224◆
221◆

Other games

GTA V
130◆
129◆
Minecraft
280◆
277◆
Red Dead Redemption 2
119◆
118◆
Cyberpunk 2077
112◆
111◆
EA SPORTS FC
154◆
152◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
83◆
82◆
Rust
97◆
96◆