Intel Core i5-9600KF vs AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-9600KF and AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-9600KF
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 2 more threads: 6 vs 4
- Around 24% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 45 nm
- Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 125 Watt
- Around 81% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2737 vs 1511
- 3.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10677 vs 2839
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 6 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz vs 3.7 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 45 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 125 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2737 vs 1511 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 10677 vs 2839 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 78% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 2268 vs 1272
- Around 13% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 6568 vs 5800
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2268 vs 1272 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 6568 vs 5800 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-9600KF
CPU 2: AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | Intel Core i5-9600KF | AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2737 | 1511 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 10677 | 2839 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 4290 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1272 | 2268 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5800 | 6568 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i5-9600KF | AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Deneb |
Launch date | Q1'19 | May 2011 |
Place in performance rating | 1176 | 1197 |
Processor Number | i5-9600KF | |
Series | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | AMD Phenom II X4 Black |
Status | Launched | |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Family | AMD Phenom | |
OPN PIB | HDZ980FBGMBOX | |
OPN Tray | HDZ980FBK4DGM | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 45 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
Number of threads | 6 | 4 |
Die size | 258 mm | |
L1 cache | 512 KB | |
L2 cache | 2 MB | |
L3 cache | 6 MB | |
Transistor count | 758 million | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | AM3 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 125 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |