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Core i9-9900T vs Ryzen 5 5500

Core i9-9900T vs Ryzen 5 5500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-9900T

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900T Logo
Core I9-9900T ES I9 9900T ES QQC0 1.7 GHz Eight-Core Sixteen-Thread CPU Processor L2=2M L3=16M 35W LGA 1151

Buy for CA$277.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

Core i9-9900T

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900T Logo
Core I9-9900T ES I9 9900T ES QQC0 1.7 GHz Eight-Core Sixteen-Thread CPU Processor L2=2M L3=16M 35W LGA 1151

Buy for CA$277.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5500 is 1077 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900T.

Advantages of Core i9-9900T

  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - 35 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5500

  • Performs up to 4% better in God of War than Core i9-9900T - 181 vs 174 FPS
  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i9-9900T - CA$119.00 vs CA$277.63
  • Up to 59% better value when playing God of War than Core i9-9900T - CA$0.66 vs CA$1.60 per FPS
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God of War

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900T Logo
Core i9-9900T

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

174

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.6/FPS

41%

Price, CA$

CA$277.63

42%

Core I9-9900T ES I9 9900T ES QQC0 1.7 GHz Eight-Core Sixteen-Thread CPU Processor L2=2M L3=16M 35W LGA 1151

Buy for CA$277.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

181

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.66/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$119

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$119 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 67 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900T Logo
Core i9-9900T

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900T Logo
Core i9-9900T

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1433

77%

Multi-Core

5994

78%

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo
Ryzen 5 5500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1871

100%

Multi-Core

7692

100%

Intel Core i9-9900T Logo

Core i9-9900T

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Logo

Ryzen 5 5500

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
35 W
TDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
21.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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