AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
Intel Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
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 2400 4-core LGA1155
The Intel Core i5-2400 is widely praised as a budget-friendly CPU that delivers strong performance, especially when paired with a dedicated graphics card. Users highlight its overclocking potential, low power consumption, and efficient operation, though the stock cooler is considered lackluster. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price, with minor caveats about cooling and motherboard compatibility.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Good overclocking potential
- Low power consumption
- Efficient performance
- Works well with dedicated GPU
Cons
- Stock cooler is lackluster
- Not meant for overclocking
- Requires manual voltage adjustment
- Motherboard compatibility issues
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5 2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i5 |
| Model | 9600X | 2400 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 32 |
| 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 | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | 95 |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
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 Core i5 2400 4-core LGA1155
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.