CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-6800K @ 3.40GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 102.1%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 179.6% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i7-6800K @ 3.40GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2016

Market Position

1150th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs1108th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs369th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3.40GHz

2,270

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3.40GHz

10,767

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-6800K @ 3.40GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i7-6800K @ 3.40GHz

3.40GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6800K CPU @ 3.40GHz, Intel Core i7-6800K CPU @ 3.40GHz

3.40GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.4 GHz

3.40GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

3.8 GHz

3.40GHz

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

6 Threads: 12

3.40GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

LGA2011-v3

3.40GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

140 W

3.40GHz

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 15 MB

3.40GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i7-6800K @ 3.40GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-6800K @ 3.40GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-6800K @ 3.40GHz drawing more power under load (140W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.