AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
Intel Core i5 4590S 4-core LGA 1150
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 Core i5 4590S 4-core LGA 1150
The Intel Core i5-4590S is generally well-regarded for its value and performance, with users praising its speed and included cooler. However, compatibility with older motherboards may require a BIOS update, and the integrated graphics are not ideal for 4K gaming. Overclocking is not supported, and the lower clock speed compared to the i5-4590 is a trade-off for lower power consumption.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Comes with cooler
- Good performance
- Low power consumption
Cons
- BIOS update may be needed
- Integrated graphics weak for 4K gaming
- No overclocking support
- Lower clock speed than i5-4590
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5 4590S | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9600X | i5-4590S |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Haswell |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1150 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | — |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
Intel Core i5 4590S 4-core LGA 1150
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.