Core i5-9600T vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-9600T

2019

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $213 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 9,601).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 9 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-9600T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-9600T

2019

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $213 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 9,601).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 9 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-9600T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-9600T better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U?

Yes. Core i5-9600T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-9600T is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 5.4% higher max boost clock.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-9600T is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-9600T is the smarter buy today. Core i5-9600T is at an unclear MSRP at $213 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (45.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-9600T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
1080p
low	179 FPS	172 FPS
medium	142 FPS	141 FPS
high	115 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	148 FPS
medium	115 FPS	120 FPS
high	92 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	69 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i5-9600T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
1080p
low	233 FPS	237 FPS
medium	196 FPS	221 FPS
high	177 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	205 FPS	221 FPS
medium	173 FPS	187 FPS
high	157 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	174 FPS	163 FPS
medium	151 FPS	144 FPS
high	134 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	87 FPS

Open Core i5-9600T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
1080p
low	240 FPS	237 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	240 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	237 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	240 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	237 FPS
4K
low	240 FPS	237 FPS
medium	216 FPS	237 FPS
high	186 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	231 FPS

Open Core i5-9600T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
1080p
low	240 FPS	237 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	240 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	237 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	240 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	237 FPS
4K
low	240 FPS	237 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	240 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	237 FPS

Open Core i5-9600T Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9600T and Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

Core i5-9600T

The Core i5-9600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,601 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-9600T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-9600T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-9600T versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is built on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-9600T scores 9,601 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U's 9,493 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-9600T. L3 cache: 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-9600T vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U.

Feature	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+5%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	9 MB Intel® Smart Cache+125%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	9,601+1%	9,493
Geekbench 6 Single	1,344	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9600T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Socket	LGA1151	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600T) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U). The Core i5-9600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600T rivals Ryzen 5 2400G.