AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i5-9600 Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Intel Core i5-9600 Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 88/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

88
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i5-9600 Processor

88
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3DIntel Core i5-9600 Processor
Gaming score88/10088/100
Cores / Threads12 / 246 / 6
Boost clock5.60 GHz4.60 GHz
TDP120 W65 W
SocketAM5-
MSRP$449.00-

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i5-9600 Processor: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Intel Core i5-9600 Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 88/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D better than the Intel Core i5-9600 Processor?
They are evenly matched (88/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D or the Intel Core i5-9600 Processor?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i5-9600 Processor can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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