| Spec | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+29% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Skylake |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 5+67% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 65W+29% | 91W |
| Max Turbo Power | 88W+3% | 91W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $279+18% | $339 |
| Release Date | 2024-07-01 | 2015-08-05 |
