Intel Core i7-9700KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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Intel Core i7-9700KF or Intel Core i7-9700KF – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-9700KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
9 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700KF Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
8 Threads 12
8x Cores 6x
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700KF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q4/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
520 $ Release price 299 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000065
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
21955
21955
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
14555
14555

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
10988
10988
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
10326
10326

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
9279
9279
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
8420
8420
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
7990
7990
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
6972
6972

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4164
4164

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
2113
2113
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1970
1970
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1593
1593
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1336
1336

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1572
1572
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
258
258
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
214
214

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
157
157
Intel Core i7-9700KF
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
134
134

Intel Core i7-9700KF and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in leaderboards