Core i5-9600T vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

Core i5-9600T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9600T

6 / 6

9,601

+1.1%

9,493

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600T

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

106%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

105%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

105%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

64%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

105%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

105%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

105%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

105%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

104%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

103%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

103%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

103%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

102%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

102%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

101%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

101%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

100%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

99%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

99%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

99%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

99%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

99%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

99%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

98%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

98%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

97%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

97%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

97%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

97%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

309%

#124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

305%

#125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

280%

#126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

278%

#127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

276%

#129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

266%

#130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

255%

#131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

255%

#132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

248%

#135

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

100%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-9600T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($118)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($118)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-9600T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9600T and Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

Core i5-9600T

The Core i5-9600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,601 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-9600T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-9600T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-9600T versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is built on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-9600T scores 9,601 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U's 9,493 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-9600T. L3 cache: 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-9600T vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U.

Feature	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+5%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	9 MB Intel® Smart Cache+125%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	9,601+1%	9,493
Geekbench 6 Single	1,344	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9600T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-9600T	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Socket	LGA1151	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600T) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U). The Core i5-9600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600T rivals Ryzen 5 2400G.