The Core i9-9900 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $433.70 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 65 vs 105 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- Up to 72% cheaper – $167.57 vs $601.27
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 2700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€601.27
27%
Value, €/FPS
€3.16/FPS
29%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
96%
Min 1% FPS
121
96%
Price, €
€167.57
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 2700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 2700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 2700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $423.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
