Ryzen 5 3600X vs Core i9-9900KS

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

18136

Passmark Score

19397

Performance Difference

Core i9-9900KS is 7.0% faster than Ryzen 5 3600X

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Core i9-9900KS performs 7.0% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 5 3600X and Core i9-9900KS.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 5 3600X and Core i9-9900KS

AMD

Ryzen 5 3600X

The Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 18,136 points. Launch price was $249.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD Ryzen 5
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$249
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:7 July 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Matisse (2019−2020)
Performance Ranking Position:870

Technical Specifications

Cores:6
Threads:12
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:32 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.4 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.8 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:7 nm, 12 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):95 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Dual-channel
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:51.196 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:128 GB
Intel

Core i9-9900KS

The Core i9-9900KS is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 127 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,397 points. Launch price was $513.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:Intel Core i9
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$513
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:28 October 2019 (6 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
Performance Ranking Position:810

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:16
Die Size:180 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:16 MB (total)
Max Frequency:5 GHz
Multiplicador:40
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:4 GHz
Type De Autocarro:DMI 3.0
Process Technology:14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Max Core Temperature:100 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Max Case Temperature (TCase):72 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:LGA1151
Power Consumption (TDP):127 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:42.671 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:128 GB

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