Compare / Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 5600
Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 5600: which is better?
Core i9-9900K and Ryzen 5 5600 perform almost the same in games (4K · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Ryzen 5 5600 offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Ryzen 5 5600Value: Ryzen 5 5600
Head to head
50%
Gaming performance
50%
62/100
Part score
61/100
250 FPS
Average FPS
249 FPS
≈ $170 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $130
77/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Core i9-9900K | Ryzen 5 5600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 6 / 12 |
| Max boost | 5 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2018 | 2022 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-9900KRyzen 5 5600
250average FPS
249average FPS