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Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-9900

3.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$820.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 173 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$288.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

Core i9-9900

3.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$820.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 173 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$288.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 562 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900.

Advantages of Core i9-9900

  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 8% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-9900 - 194 vs 180 FPS
  • Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-9900 - CA$288.71 vs CA$820.55
  • Up to 67% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-9900 - CA$1.49 vs CA$4.56 per FPS
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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

180

93%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$4.56/FPS

33%

Price, CA$

CA$820.55

35%

Intel Core i9-9900 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0GHz LGA1151 300 Series 65W

Buy for CA$820.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 173 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

194

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.49/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$288.71

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$288.71 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1611

74%

Multi-Core

7204

70%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo

Core i9-9900

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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