Core i7-9700 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Core i7-9700
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
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 i7-9700
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9700 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($90) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9700 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+68%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($90) |
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 i7-9700 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Core i7-9700
The Core i7-9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,206 points. Launch price was $323.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,330 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9700 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-9700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-9700 versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-9700 uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700 scores 13,206 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600's 13,330 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600.
| Feature | Core i7-9700 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+21% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,206 | 13,330 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,540 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,570 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,202 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9700 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-9700 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2600). The Core i7-9700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-9700 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-9700 launched at $333 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($150 vs $90), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700 delivers 88.0 pts/$ vs 148.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 the 50.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-9700 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $333 | $199-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $90-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.0 | 148.1+68% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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