SMG
AMP-9 vs MP5
The AMP-9 kills faster: 267 ms against 300 ms for the MP5, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The AMP-9 is $600 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. Both fire 9x19mm, so you can share ammo with a squadmate running the other one.
| Stat | AMP-9 | MP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 22 | 22 |
| RPM | 900 (better) | 800 |
| DPS | 330 (better) | 293 |
| Shots to kill | 5 | 5 |
| Time to kill | 267 ms (better) | 300 ms |
| Price | $900 (better) | $1,500 |
| Caliber | 9x19mm | 9x19mm |
| Stats won | 4 | 0 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | AMP-9 | MP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 3 shots · 133 msHP | 3 shots · 150 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 7 shots · 400 msFMJ | 7 shots · 450 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 9 shots · 533 msAP | 9 shots · 600 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 4 shots · 200 msFMJ | 4 shots · 225 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the AMP-9 is A tier and the MP5 is B tier.
The AMP-9 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The AMP-9 is also $600 cheaper, so it is the better buy on both counts.
You unlock the MP5 at Medic level 15.
Questions
- Is the AMP-9 better than the MP5?
- Yes, it kills faster in most armor matchups. The AMP-9 is $600 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the AMP-9 or the MP5?
- The AMP-9, at $900 against $1,500.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The AMP-9: 9 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 9 shots for the MP5.
- Do the AMP-9 and MP5 use the same ammo?
- Yes, both fire 9x19mm.