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Core i9-9900T vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i9-9900T vs Ryzen 5 5600X: 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 45 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 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 45 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600X

3.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X is 562 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900T.

Advantages of Core i9-9900T

  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 35 vs 65 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600X

  • Performs up to 5% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-9900T - 294 vs 280 FPS
  • Up to 25% cheaper than Core i9-9900T - CA$209.00 vs CA$277.63
  • Up to 28% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-9900T - CA$0.71 vs CA$0.99 per FPS
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

280

95%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.99/FPS

72%

Price, CA$

CA$277.63

75%

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 45 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

294

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.71/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$209

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$209 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 46 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


Single-Core

1433

68%

Multi-Core

5994

69%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2092

100%

Multi-Core

8659

100%

Intel Core i9-9900T Logo

Core i9-9900T

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo

Ryzen 5 5600X

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
35 W
TDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
21.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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