| Spec | Ryzen 9 5900X | Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Threads | 24+500% | 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+23% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+967% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Vermeer | Skylake |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 4+33% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 105W | 91W+15% |
| Max Turbo Power | 142W | 91W+56% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $549 | $243+126% |
| Release Date | 2020-11-01 | 2015-08-05 |
