AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
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 Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
The Intel Pentium E2140 is a budget dual-core processor that reviewers found to be an exceptional overclocker, often reaching speeds of 2.0-3.2 GHz from its stock 1.6 GHz. Users praised its value for money, noting it outperforms older Pentium 4 chips and runs cooler than previous CPUs. The included stock cooler is sufficient for moderate overclocks, and the chip is stable at stock voltages. Some reviewers noted the need to mount the CPU before installing the motherboard, and one mentioned that the chip is best for basic office tasks.
Pros
- Exceptional overclocking potential
- Great value for money
- Outperforms older Pentium 4 chips
- Runs cooler than previous CPUs
- Stable at stock voltages
Cons
- Requires mounting before motherboard install
- Best for basic office tasks only
- 1MB L2 cache may limit performance
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Pentium Dual-Core |
| Model | 9600X | E2140 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Allendale |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 65 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR2 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 775 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | — |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | None |
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 Dual-Core E2140 2-core LGA 775
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average single thread (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ai (21st percentile)
- Below average multi thread (23rd percentile)
- Below average efficiency (26th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.