CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 51.1%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 54.6% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz has the highest core count with 8 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
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 i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
690th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs501st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs242nd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9600X
4,587
4.00GHz
3,036
Multi-Thread Performance
9600X
30,100
4.00GHz
19,467
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz
4.00GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900KS CPU @ 4.00GHz, Intel Core i9-9900KS CPU @ 4.00GHz
4.00GHz
âš¡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
4.0 GHz
4.00GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
5.0 GHz
4.00GHz
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
8 Threads: 16
4.00GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1151-2
4.00GHz
âš¡TDP
65 W
9600X
127 W
4.00GHz
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB
4.00GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz 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 i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz drawing more power under load (127W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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