Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Type Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1151 Socket Socket AM5
Manufacturing Process 14 nm -
Thermal Design Power 95 W 105 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C 95 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 -
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 -
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel vPro Technology, Idle States, Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel TSX-NI, Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel OS Guard, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX), Intel Optane Memory Supported, Intel Boot Guard AMD EXPO Technology, AMD RyzenTechnologies, "Zen 4" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Number of Threads 6 threads 16 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.4 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 9 MB 32 MB
Cache Memory Details 12 MB L3 - 32 MB
L2 - 8 MB
L1 - 512 KB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Type Intel UHD Graphics 630 Radeon Graphics
Base Frequency 350 MHz 400 MHz
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.15 GHz 2.2 GHz
Max Supported Memory Size 64 GB -
Max Supported Resolution 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 4096x2304@60Hz (eDP), 4096x2304@60Hz (DP) -
Features Intel Clear Video Technology, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Triple Display Capable -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i5 9600K (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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