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Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 5 5600XT: which is better?

Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 5 5600XT perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Ryzen 5 5600XT offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i7-9700K

46%of the fastest CPU
≈ $108 (used)Part score 58/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600XT

46%of the fastest CPU
≈ $104Part score 58/100
Cheaper: Ryzen 5 5600XTValue: Ryzen 5 5600XT

Head to head

46%
Gaming performance
46%
58/100
Part score
58/100
199 FPS
Average FPS
199 FPS
≈ $108 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $104
96/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i7-9700KRyzen 5 5600XT
Cores / threads8 / 86
Max boost4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)95 W65 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20182021
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i7-9700KRyzen 5 5600XT
199average FPS
199average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
419◆
418◆
Counter-Strike 2
306◆
305◆
League of Legends
362◆
362◆
Fortnite
160
160
Apex Legends
209◆
209◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
322◆
321◆
Overwatch 2
312
312
Rocket League
282◆
281◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
161◆
161◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
145◆
145◆
Marvel Rivals
129◆
129◆
Dota 2
209◆
209◆

Other games

GTA V
137◆
137◆
Minecraft
266◆
265◆
Cyberpunk 2077
105◆
104◆
EA SPORTS FC
161◆
161◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
81◆
80◆
Rust
93◆
92◆