CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Core i5-9600T
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is positioned at rank #135 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i5-9600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($118) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i5-9600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($118) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Core i5-9600T
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-9600T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-9600T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-9600T — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is built on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Core i5-9600T's 9,601 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-9600T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-9600T.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i5-9600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 9 MB Intel® Smart Cache+125% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) | — |
| PassMark | 9,493 | 9,601+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,344 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i5-9600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1151 |
| 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: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600T). 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.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U | Core i5-9600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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