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Ryzen 9 5950X vs Core i9-9960X

Ryzen 9 5950X vs Core i9-9960X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 292.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-9960X

3.1 GHz | 16-core

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Intel BX80673I99960X Core i9-9960X X-Series Processor 16 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC7)

Buy for 1,281.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 292.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i9-9960X

3.1 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-9960X Logo
Intel BX80673I99960X Core i9-9960X X-Series Processor 16 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC7)

Buy for 1,281.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9960X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5950X is 748 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9960X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Performs up to 11% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-9960X - 156 vs 141 FPS
  • Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-9960X - $263.19 vs $1154.55
  • Up to 79% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-9960X - $1.87 vs $9.09 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i9-9960X - 105 vs 165 Watts
This is a free version of Watch Dogs: Legion.
Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

156

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.87/FPS

100%

Price, €

€292.14

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-core, 32-thread unlocked desktop processor

Buy for 292.14 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9960X Logo
Core i9-9960X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

141

90%

Value, €/FPS

€9.09/FPS

20%

Price, €

€1281.55

22%

Intel BX80673I99960X Core i9-9960X X-Series Processor 16 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC7)

Buy for 1,281.55 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 28 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i9-9960X Logo
Core i9-9960X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

100%

Multi-Core

12159

100%

Intel Core i9-9960X Logo
Core i9-9960X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1378

62%

Multi-Core

9994

82%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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Intel Core i9-9960X Logo

Intel Core i9-9960X

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateOct 19th, 2018
Ryzen 9CollectionCore i9
VermeerCodenameSkylake
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16Cores16
32Threads32
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
105 W
TDP165 W
7 nm
Process Size14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier31.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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