Compare / Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i5-9600K
Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i5-9600K: which is better?
Ryzen 9 3900X is about 4% faster than Core i5-9600K in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-9600K offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Ryzen 9 3900XCheaper: Core i5-9600KValue: Core i5-9600K
Head to head
42%
Gaming performance
40%
55/100
Part score
53/100
175 FPS
Average FPS
168 FPS
≈ $194 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $66 (used)
36/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| Ryzen 9 3900X | Core i5-9600K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 6 |
| Max boost | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 105 W | 95 W |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2019 | 2018 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Ryzen 9 3900XCore i5-9600K
175average FPS
168average FPS