AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U vs Intel Core i5-9600KF Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two distinct territories. The Intel Core i5-9600KF claims a single decisive victory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U dominates across the Cinebench suite and edges ahead in Geekbench single-core.

The Intel part wins Geekbench multicore by a substantial margin. Its score of 6184 against the AMD's 4525 represents a 36.7% advantage, the largest delta recorded in any test between these two processors. This is a workload where the i5-9600KF's six physical cores, running at a 4.60 GHz boost clock, clearly outperform the Ryzen's four cores with eight threads. The Geekbench multicore test appears to favor the Intel architecture's raw core count and higher sustained clock speeds.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U wins every other benchmark in the comparison. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 974 versus 911, a 6.5% lead. The single-core R15 result shows 137 against 128, also a 6.6% advantage. This pattern repeats across Cinebench R20 and R23, with the AMD part consistently leading by roughly 6.5% in both multicore and single-core tests. The Geekbench single-core result is closer: 1612 versus 1595, a slim 1.1% edge for the Ryzen.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the two processors are nearly level. The i5-9600KF averages 2935 across all recorded tests, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U averages 2865. The Intel chip sits at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, and the AMD at the 51st. These are essentially equivalent overall performance tiers, but the distribution of wins tells a clear story: the AMD part is stronger in rendering-style workloads and single-threaded tasks, while the Intel part is markedly stronger in the specific Geekbench multicore scenario.

The wins are not evenly distributed. The Intel processor wins 1 out of 8 head-to-head benchmarks, the AMD wins 7. This is not a case of one chip being broadly superior; it is a case of workload-specific optimization. For users whose applications resemble Cinebench, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is the clear choice. For users whose applications resemble Geekbench multicore, the i5-9600KF holds a commanding lead.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward recommendation based on workload profile. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U should be the pick for anyone running multi-threaded rendering, 3D modeling, or content creation tasks that follow the Cinebench pattern. It leads by 6.5% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore, and by 6.4% to 6.6% in single-core variants of the same suite. Its 8 MB shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache, combined with the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process, deliver consistent advantages in these tests.

The Intel Core i5-9600KF is the pick for Geekbench-style multicore workloads. Its 36.7% lead in that specific test is the largest performance gap in this entire comparison. The six-core, six-thread configuration with a 9 MB shared L3 cache and 4.60 GHz boost clock produces a result that the Ryzen cannot match in that benchmark. Users who rely on applications that scale with the Geekbench multicore pattern should favor the Intel part.

For single-threaded general performance, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is marginally ahead. Its 1.1% Geekbench single-core win and 6.4% to 6.6% Cinebench single-core wins indicate that the Zen 3 core design offers better per-thread performance than the Coffee Lake architecture. This matters for older software, lightly threaded applications, and everyday responsiveness.

The overall average scores are close: 2935 for Intel versus 2865 for AMD. The percentile rankings are also similar, 52nd versus 51st. This suggests that for mixed workloads, neither processor has a decisive aggregate advantage. The choice comes down to which benchmark family best represents the user's actual applications.

The mobile versus desktop distinction is worth noting from the data. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is a 15 W mobile part with integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the i5-9600KF is a 95 W desktop part with no integrated graphics. The fact that the low-power mobile chip wins 7 of 8 benchmarks against a high-power desktop chip is a significant finding in itself, though the specific workload distribution matters more for purchasing decisions.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the head-to-head results is Geekbench multicore, where the Intel Core i5-9600KF scores 6184 against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U's 4525. The 36.7% advantage is not just the biggest win in this comparison; it is the only win for the Intel part. This result indicates that the Geekbench multicore test responds strongly to the i5-9600KF's six full cores and high boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

The Cinebench results form a remarkably consistent cluster. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD wins 974 to 911, a delta of 6.5%. In R15 single-core, the AMD wins 137 to 128, a delta of 6.6%. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 4062 versus 3799, again 6.5%. R20 single-core shows 573 versus 536, again 6.5%. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 9673 versus 9047, yet again 6.5%. R23 single-core shows 1365 versus 1277, a 6.4% delta. The consistency across three Cinebench versions is striking: the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U holds a nearly identical advantage regardless of the Cinebench generation or the thread count.

The Geekbench single-core result breaks the pattern slightly. The AMD wins 1612 to 1595, but only by 1.1%. This is the narrowest margin in the entire comparison. It suggests that in single-threaded Geekbench workloads, the two architectures are nearly matched, with the Ryzen holding only a slight edge.

The average benchmark scores in the nearest rivals data provide context. The i5-9600KF's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-9850H with an average score of 2934, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-11370H at 2861, a delta of 0.2%. Both processors sit in a tight performance neighborhood, surrounded by mobile and desktop parts with similar aggregate scores.

The wins tally of 1 for Intel and 7 for AMD understates the magnitude of the Intel's single victory. A 36.7% win is far more significant than any of the AMD's 6.5% wins, at least in the specific benchmark where it occurs. Conversely, the AMD's consistency across seven tests, with deltas ranging from 1.1% to 6.6%, demonstrates broad superiority in rendering and single-threaded tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-9600KF has an average benchmark score of 2935, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U averages 2865. The Intel part also ranks slightly higher in percentile, at 52 versus 51.

Q: How big is the Intel's advantage in Geekbench multicore?

A: The i5-9600KF scores 6184 in Geekbench multicore, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U scores 4525. This is a 36.7% advantage for Intel, the largest delta in any head-to-head test between the two.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U win any single-core benchmarks?

A: Yes. The Ryzen wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 137 versus 128, Cinebench R20 single-core with 573 versus 536, Cinebench R23 single-core with 1365 versus 1277, and Geekbench single-core with 1612 versus 1595.

Q: How consistent is the AMD's Cinebench advantage?

A: The Ryzen leads by 6.5% in Cinebench R15 multicore, R20 multicore, and R23 multicore, and by 6.6% in R15 single-core and R20 single-core, with R23 single-core at 6.4%. The deltas are remarkably stable across all six Cinebench tests.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-9600KF has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-9600KF boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U boosts to 4.10 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 3.70 GHz versus 2.70 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The Intel Core i5-9600KF is built on a 14 nm process at Intel's foundry, using the Coffee Lake architecture. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U uses a 7 nm process at TSMC, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne-U codename.

Core and thread configurations differ significantly. The Intel part offers 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The AMD part offers 4 cores and 8 threads, using simultaneous multithreading to double the thread count. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Ryzen's additional threads help it win the Cinebench multicore tests.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The Intel part has 256 KB of L2 cache per core, while the AMD has 512 KB per core, double the per-core L2. The L3 cache is 9 MB shared on the Intel versus 8 MB shared on the AMD.

Clock speeds favor the Intel part. The i5-9600KF has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Despite the lower clocks, the AMD part wins most benchmarks, indicating that architectural efficiency and SMT compensate for the clock deficit.

Power and thermal envelopes differ by a wide margin. The Intel part has a TDP of 95 W, typical for a desktop processor. The AMD part has a TDP of 15 W, typical for a mobile ultrabook processor. This 80 W difference does not translate into Intel performance dominance; the AMD's 7 nm process and Zen 3 design deliver higher benchmark scores at a fraction of the power budget.

Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 for both, but the AMD part has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Intel. PCIe support differs as well: the Intel provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes.

The Intel part has no integrated graphics, indicated by the null value in the data. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. The Intel's market segment is desktop, while the AMD's is mobile. The Intel uses Socket 1151, the AMD uses Socket FP6.

Production status and release timing also differ. The Intel Core i5-9600KF is end-of-life, released in early 2019. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is active, released in April 2022. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the AMD part is locked.

The transistor counts and die sizes reflect the process differences. The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The AMD's 7 nm process allows for a much denser design, which contributes to its performance-per-watt advantage.