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Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: 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 Coffee Lake Processor 3.1GHz 8.0GT/s 16MB LGA 1151 CPU, Retail

Buy for 601.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 minutes ago

Core i9-9900

3.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Intel Core i9-9900 Coffee Lake Processor 3.1GHz 8.0GT/s 16MB LGA 1151 CPU, Retail

Buy for 601.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 5800X 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 7 5800X 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 7 5800X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 13% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i9-9900 - 658 vs 584 FPS
  • Up to 73% cheaper than Core i9-9900 - $145.28 vs $541.68
  • Up to 76% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i9-9900 - $0.25 vs $1.03 per FPS
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019


FPS

584

89%

Value, €/FPS

€1.03/FPS

24%

Price, €

€601.27

26%

Intel Core i9-9900 Coffee Lake Processor 3.1GHz 8.0GT/s 16MB LGA 1151 CPU, Retail

Buy for 601.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

658

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.25/FPS

100%

Price, €

€161.26

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 226 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo
Core i9-9900

Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

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

70%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i9-9900 Logo

Core i9-9900

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Apr 23rd, 2019Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 7
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
31.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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