FPSVersusCore i5-9600 vs Snapdragon X X1-26-101
Performance score
Core i5-12450H
Core Ultra 7 258V
Ryzen 5 7500F
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Core i9-14900HX
Core i9-14900K
Ryzen 9 9950X
Core i5-9600 and Snapdragon X X1-26-101 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Overview
| Core i5-9600 | Snapdragon X X1-26-101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 22.95 | 22.8 |
| Ranking position | 402 | 403 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 18.45 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Qualcomm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake Refresh | Oryon (Snapdragon X) |
| Release date | Q2 2019 | Q1 2025 |
Specifications
| Core i5-9600 | Snapdragon X X1-26-101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 2.97 GHz |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Adreno X1-45 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i5-9600 | Snapdragon X X1-26-101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | no data |
| TDP | 65 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i5-9600 | Snapdragon X X1-26-101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 128 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i5-9600
- no notable advantages
Snapdragon X X1-26-101
- more cores: 8 vs 6
- more threads: 8 vs 6
- bigger L3 cache: 30 MB vs 9 MB
- newer: released in 2025
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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