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Core i9-9900X vs Ryzen 5 5600G

Core i9-9900X vs Ryzen 5 5600G: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-9900X

3.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo
Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC5)

Buy for 315.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

Core i9-9900X

3.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo
Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC5)

Buy for 315.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600G outperforms the more expensive Core i9-9900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600G is 907 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900X.

Advantages of Core i9-9900X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600G - 20 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Core i9-9900X - 288 vs 282 FPS
  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-9900X - $113.62 vs $284.07
  • Up to 61% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i9-9900X - $0.44 vs $1.12 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 65 vs 165 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-9900X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo
Core i9-9900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

282

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.12/FPS

39%

Price, €

€315.32

39%

Intel Core i9-9900X X-Series Processor 10 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC5)

Buy for 315.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

288

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.44/FPS

100%

Price, €

€126.12

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo
Core i9-9900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo
Core i9-9900X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1488

78%

Multi-Core

9516

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

81%

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo

Core i9-9900X

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo

Ryzen 5 5600G

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Apr 13th, 2021
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
SkylakeCodenameCezanne
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.9 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
165 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
39.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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