Intel Core i5 9500 6-core LGA 1151
Intel
60 Overall Score
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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39 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 9500 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 9500 | 1200 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake Refresh | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 6★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 9★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 9500 6-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (70th percentile)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 9500
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.