Intel Core i5-9600KF | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-9600KF or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-9600KF has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-9600KF was released in Q1/2019. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X was released in Q2/2018. |
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Intel Core i5 (328) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (63) |
Intel Core i 9000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-10600KF | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-9600KF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9600KF is 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is at 3.70 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
6 | Cores | 8 |
6 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.85 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-9600KF can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 46.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
9.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-9600KF is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-9600KF is manufactured in 14 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
14 nm | Technology | 12 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 |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
260 $ | Release price | 320 $ |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9600KF
6C 6T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-9600KF | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
Unknown | Captiva Workstation PC Ryzen 7 2700X Acer Nitro N50-100 Ryzen 7 2700X HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Workstation Edition MT Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (6TL46EA#ABD) |