Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 5600
The Ryzen 5 5600 is about 6% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 5600 is 6% faster (50 vs 47).
- Cores: Core i9-9900K has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-9900K 95 W, Ryzen 5 5600 65 W; the Ryzen 5 5600 delivers 55% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 5600 is 4 years newer (2022 vs 2018).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-9900K | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 47 | 50 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 9th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |