| Spec | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+15% | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+300% | 1.5 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | |
| LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Coffee Lake |
| 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+32% | 95W |
| Max Turbo Power | 88W+7% | 95W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $279+22% | $359 |
| Release Date | 2024-07-01 | 2017-10-05 |
