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Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: 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 195 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$379.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 195 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 195 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$379.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 195 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X 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 9 5900X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 8% better in Borderlands 3 than Core i9-9900 - 243 vs 224 FPS
  • Up to 54% cheaper than Core i9-9900 - CA$379.95 vs CA$820.55
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Core i9-9900 - CA$1.56 vs CA$3.66 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900 - 24 vs 16 threads
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Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

224

92%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.66/FPS

43%

Price, CA$

CA$820.55

46%

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 195 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

243

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.56/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$379.95

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor without cooler

Buy for CA$379.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 195 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

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

61%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo

Core i9-9900

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
16Threads
24
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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