Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 3600 is 3% faster (40 vs 39).
- Cores: both have 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-9600K 95 W, Ryzen 5 3600 65 W; the Ryzen 5 3600 delivers 50% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 3600 is 1 year newer (2019 vs 2018).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 39 | 40 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 9th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 6 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |