Intel Core i7-9700F vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600E

Processor comparisons 25-03-2021

   Let's say you have difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the full tests Intel Core i7-9700F vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600E and understand which is better for games or simple use for video editing, machine learning, programming, rendering, streaming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as GeekBench 6, 5.2, 7zip, AIDA64, SuperPi, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Prime95, WPrime, Handbrake, RealBench, Gears 5, MATLAB, Blender, Blender, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, VeraCrypt, 3DMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Furmark, Dolphin Emulator, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

DOOM: Eternal
Valorant
Death Stranding
Last Man Standing
Cyberpunk 2077
Halo Infinite
Apex Legends
Fortnite
Watch Dogs Legion
Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Valheim
Overwatch
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Rainbow Six Siege
Fallout 76
Borderlands 3
Grand Theft Auto V

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 2600E or Intel Core i7-9700F.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-9700F

54%

Ryzen 5 2600E

54%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-9700F

54%

Ryzen 5 2600E

53%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Metro Exodus, DOTA 2A, Hitman 3, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, League of Legends (LOL), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Control, Battlefield V, Half-Life: Alyx, Monster Hunter World, Ghostrunner, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, NBA 2K20, Forza Horizon 4.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	96.0	94.2
Valorant	109.1	107.0
Cyberpunk 2077	61.1	59.9
Apex Legends	102.5	100.6
Call of Duty Warzone	81.8	80.3
Overwatch	88.3	86.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.3	73.8
DOOM Eternal	54.5	53.5
Warzone	85.1	83.5
Assassin's Creed	91.6	89.9
Valheim	90.5	88.8

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-9700F

67%

Ryzen 5 2600E

77%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 5 2600E is more energy efficient than the Core i7-9700F as it consumes less power: 65W vs. 45W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, video rendering or video editing, programming, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-9700F	AMD Ryzen 5 2600E
Cinbench 15 Single-core	209	171
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1491	1339
Cinbench 20 Single-core	465	408
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3644	2957
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1181	1042
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	8540	7289

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-9700F	AMD Ryzen 5 2600E
Single-Core	2867	2365
Multi-Core	13820	13612

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-9700F	AMD Ryzen 5 2600E
Single-Core	1316	1049
Multi-Core	7826	6043

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-9700F	AMD Ryzen 5 2600E
Announcement date	April 01, 2019	September 01, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA1151-2	AM4
Core name	Coffee Lake	Pinnacle Ridge
Architecture	x86	Zen
Generation	9	2
Turbo Frequency	4.7 MHz	4 MHz
Frequency	3 MHz	3.1 MHz
Cores	8	6
Threads	8	12
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions	3600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	45 W
Memory type	DDR4-2666	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		2667
Memory bandwidth	41.6 GB/s
L1 cache		578KB
L2 cache		3MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		YD260EBHM6IAF YD260EBHAFMPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 2600E is 3% better than Core i7-9700F in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-9700F has 2 more core than Ryzen 5 2600E. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-9700F is better: 29
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 2600E is better: 9
Although it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i7-9700F and AMD Ryzen 5 2600E before making a choice which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i7-9700F - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-9700F specs and review.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600E - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 5 2600E specs and review.