AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
Intel Pentium G4560 2-core LGA1151
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is widely praised for its excellent gaming performance, energy efficiency, and lower thermals compared to previous generations. Users highlight significant improvements in system quietness and cooling, making it a compelling upgrade for new builds or those coming from older platforms. While some note that the performance uplift over the 7000 series may not justify an upgrade for existing AM5 users, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many recommending it as a great budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Lower power draw and thermals
- Quieter system operation
- Good value for budget builds
- Future-proofing with AM5 platform
Cons
- No included cooler
- Requires BIOS update on older boards
- Performance uplift over 7000 series is modest
- No thermal paste included
Intel Pentium G4560 2-core LGA1151
The Intel Pentium G4560 is a budget-friendly dual-core processor with Hyper-Threading, suitable for general computing and light gaming. It includes a stock cooler in the box, making it a convenient choice for basic builds. However, its performance lags behind newer CPUs for demanding tasks like video editing or modern gaming.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Includes stock cooler
- Hyper-Threading support
- Suitable for general computing
Cons
- Outperformed by newer CPUs
- Limited for video editing
- Not ideal for modern gaming
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Pentium G4560 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Pentium |
| Model | 9600X | G4560 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Kaby Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 0.5 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 54★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
Intel Pentium G4560 2-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong platform (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ai (30th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Pentium G4560 2-core LGA1151 offers 1.3x better value for money
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.