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Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 9 5900

Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 9 5900: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 400.97 on Amazon

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Updated 638 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900

3.0 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900 XT (16 Cores/32 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, 72MB Cache, Up to 4.8 GHz Frequency Boost, senza ventole)

Buy for 343 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 637 minutes ago

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 400.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 638 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900

3.0 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900 XT (16 Cores/32 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, 72MB Cache, Up to 4.8 GHz Frequency Boost, senza ventole)

Buy for 343 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 637 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5900 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-9700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5900 is 816 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-9700K.

Advantages of Core i7-9700K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900

  • Performs up to 37% better in League of Legends than Core i7-9700K - 296 vs 216 FPS
  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i7-9700K - €343.00 vs €400.97
  • Up to 38% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i7-9700K - €1.16 vs €1.86 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-9700K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700K - 24 vs 8 threads
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League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

216

73%

Value, €/FPS

€1.86/FPS

62%

Price, €

€400.97

85%

Intel Core i7-9700K processore 3,6 GHz Scatola 12 MB Cache intelligente

Buy for 400.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 638 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Ryzen 9 5900

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2021


FPS

296

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.16/FPS

100%

Price, €

€343

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900 XT (16 Cores/32 Threads, 105W TDP, AM4 Socket, 72MB Cache, Up to 4.8 GHz Frequency Boost, senza ventole)

Buy for 343 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 637 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Ryzen 9 5900

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1692

79%

Multi-Core

7176

66%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo
Ryzen 9 5900

Desktop • Jan 12th, 2021


Single-Core

2141

100%

Multi-Core

10940

100%

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo

Core i7-9700K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Logo

Ryzen 9 5900

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Jan 12th, 2021
Core i7CollectionRyzen 9
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
8Threads
24
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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