
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 9600X

intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-6700

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
$279 • Aug 2024
Intel Core i7-6700
$ • Jun 2015
Intel Core i7-6700

Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 39 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core i7 (Skylake) |
| Process Size | 4nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 8315 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Intel Core i7-6700
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Intel Core i7-6700


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Intel Core i7-6700
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Intel Core i7-6700


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Intel Core i7-6700


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Intel Core i7-6700
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.9GHz

Intel Core i7-6700
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.4GHz
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