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Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i5-9600KF: which is better?

Ryzen 9 3900X is about 5% faster than Core i5-9600KF in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-9600KF offers better value for money.

AMD

Ryzen 9 3900X

42%of the fastest CPU
≈ $194 (used)Part score 55/100
VS
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Core i5-9600KF

40%of the fastest CPU
≈ $66 (used)Part score 53/100
Faster: Ryzen 9 3900XCheaper: Core i5-9600KFValue: Core i5-9600KF

Head to head

42%
Gaming performance
40%
55/100
Part score
53/100
187 FPS
Average FPS
178 FPS
≈ $194 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $66 (used)
36/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Ryzen 9 3900XCore i5-9600KF
Cores126
Max boost4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Power (TDP)105 W95 W
SocketAM4LGA1151
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Release year20192018
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 9 3900XCore i5-9600KF
187average FPS
178average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
386◆
364◆
Counter-Strike 2
282◆
266◆
League of Legends
334◆
315◆
Fortnite
160
160
Apex Legends
193◆
182◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
297◆
280◆
Overwatch 2
312
301◆
Rocket League
260◆
245◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
148◆
140◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
133◆
126◆
Marvel Rivals
119◆
112◆
Dota 2
193◆
182◆

Other games

GTA V
126◆
119◆
Minecraft
245◆
231◆
Red Dead Redemption 2
108◆
102◆
Cyberpunk 2077
96◆
91◆
EA SPORTS FC
148◆
140◆
Roblox
240◆
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
74◆
70◆
Rust
85◆
81◆