Intel Core i5-9500F vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600


Intel Core i5-9500F		AMD Ryzen 5 3600
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-9500F and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the Intel Core i5-9500F 6 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2019.

Intel Core i5 (336)	Family	AMD Ryzen 5 (91)
Intel Core i 9000 (34)	CPU group	AMD Ryzen 3000 (15)
9	Generation	3
Coffee Lake S Refresh	Architecture	Matisse (Zen 2)
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	AMD Ryzen 5 2600
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-9500F is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 6 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i5-9500F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6	Cores	6
6	Threads	12
normal	Core architecture	normal
No	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	Yes
3.00 GHz	Frequency	3.60 GHz
4.40 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.20 GHz
4.00 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	4.00 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i5-9500F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-9500F, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i5-9500F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
DDR4-2666	Memory	DDR4-3200
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
42.7 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
No	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	--
9.00 MB	L3 Cache	32.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	4.0
16	PCIe lanes	20
15.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	39.4 GB/s
Thermal Management The Intel Core i5-9500F has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i5-9500F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	65 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	95 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-9500F has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is at 32.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm.

Intel Core i5-9500F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
14 nm	Technology	7 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2	ISA extensions	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
LGA 1151-2	Socket	AM4 (PGA 1331)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q2/2019	Release date	Q3/2019
220 $	Release price	185 $

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Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i5-9500F Geekbench 6 MT: 5,424 / 220 $	24.65
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Geekbench 6 MT: 6,784 / 185 $	36.67

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	1427 (93%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	1541 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	5424 (80%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	6784 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	1168 (99%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	1183 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	4736 (69%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	6821 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	9791 (55%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	17803 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz	2696 (68%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz	3990 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	182 (92%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	197 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	1016 (64%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	1578 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	75 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	568 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	1250 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	9150 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	472 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	3570 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	140 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	235.7 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 6C 6T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	488 (100%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.


	Intel Core i5-9500F 3.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 9,150 CB R23 MC @ 87 W	105 (100%)

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Intel Core i5-9500F	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Unknown	One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD)


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Intel Core i5-9500F vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

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Memory & PCIe

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