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Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.39 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 228 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 218.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 230 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-9900K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.39 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 228 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 218.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 230 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i9-9900K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 748 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-9900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K

  • Up to 93% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - €16.39 vs €218.79
  • Consumes up to 10% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 95 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 3% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i9-9900K - 142 vs 138 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-9900K - 24 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.
The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

138

97.1830985915493%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€16.39

100%

Intel Core i9-9900K 8x3,6 (Boost 5,0) GHz R0 16MB-L3 Cache UHD 630 socket 1151

Buy for 16.39 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 228 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

142

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€218.79

7%

FPS Winner

Processore AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12C/24T, 70 MB di cache, fino a 4,8 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 218.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 230 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900K Logo
Core i9-9900K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1668

76.5488756310234%

Multi-Core

7960

66.98645123285367%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i9-9900K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
Coffee LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
16Threads
24
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
95 W
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-9900K or Ryzen 9 5900X

The Last of Us Part I, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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