| Spec | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+44% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+14% | 3.5 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 96 MB+1500% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 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 | 120W | 91W+32% |
| Max Turbo Power | 120W | 91W+32% |
| 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 | $499 | $243+105% |
| Release Date | 2026-01-29 | 2015-08-05 |
