Compare / Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 3800X
Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 7 3800X: which is better?
Core i5-9600K and Ryzen 7 3800X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-9600K offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-9600KValue: Core i5-9600K
Head to head
40%
Gaming performance
40%
53/100
Part score
52/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $66 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
53/100
Specifications
| Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 7 3800X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Max boost | 4.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2018 | 2019 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i5-9600KRyzen 7 3800X
103average FPS
103average FPS