Core i5-9600K vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Core i5-9600K
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600K
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3476%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9600K and Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Core i5-9600K
The Core i5-9600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,645 points. Launch price was $262.
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,693 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-9600K packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-9600K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-9600K versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE — a 14% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600K (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-9600K uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9600K scores 10,645 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE's 10,693 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9600K vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE.
| Feature | Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+15% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total)+125% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 10,645 | 10,693 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-9600K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-9600K) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE). The Core i5-9600K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-9600K launched at $263 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE debuted at $423. At current prices ($178 vs $5), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is $173 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-9600K delivers 59.8 pts/$ vs 2138.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE the 189.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-9600K | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $263-38% | $423 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $178 | $5-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.8 | 2138.6+3476% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2022 |
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