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Core i9-9900X vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i9-9900X vs Ryzen 9 5900X: 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 96 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 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 96 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X is 748 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-9900X.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 10% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-9900X - 194 vs 176 FPS
  • Up to 17% cheaper than Core i9-9900X - $234.56 vs $284.07
  • Up to 25% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i9-9900X - $1.34 vs $1.79 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i9-9900X - 105 vs 165 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900X - 24 vs 20 threads
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Total War: WARHAMMER III

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

176

91%

Value, €/FPS

€1.79/FPS

75%

Price, €

€315.32

82%

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 96 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

194

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.34/FPS

100%

Price, €

€260.36

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1488

68%

Multi-Core

9516

80%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i9-9900X Logo

Core i9-9900X

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
SkylakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10Cores
12
20Threads
24
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
165 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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