AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
AMD
94 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
Intel
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
88 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this budget i3 processor, praising its performance for everyday tasks, media centers, and even light gaming. It runs cool and offers excellent value for money, often exceeding expectations. Some note the stock cooler feels flimsy, but it works fine. A few Q&A responses clarify compatibility and gaming limitations for demanding titles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool
- Good for media centers
- Surprisingly good for gaming
- Efficient for everyday tasks
Cons
- Stock cooler feels flimsy
- Not for demanding games
- Requires LGA 1155 motherboard
Value for money 6
Performance 8
Cooling 5
Stock cooler quality 3
Gaming capability 4
Compatibility 2
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i3 3220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i3 |
| Model | 9600X | 3220 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 22 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 6 | 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★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | LGA 1155 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 65 | 55★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong single thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 1155
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (27th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (34th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM50.028score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 3220 2-core LGA 11550.019score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AMD Socket AM5 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.