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Ryzen 9 5900X vs Core i7-8086K

Ryzen 9 5900X vs Core i7-8086K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD 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 $278.99 on Amazon

In Stock

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Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $283 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD 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 $278.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-8086K

4.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $283 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the more expensive Core i7-8086K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 884 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-8086K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i7-8086K - 239 vs 236 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $278.99 vs $283.0
  • Up to 3% better value when playing Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 than Core i7-8086K - $1.17 vs $1.2 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-8086K - 24 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K

  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

239

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.17/FPS

100%

Price, $

$278.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for $278.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


FPS

236

98%

Value, $/FPS

$1.2/FPS

97%

Price, $

$283

98%

Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $283 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i7-8086K Logo
Core i7-8086K

Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018


Single-Core

1673

76%

Multi-Core

6973

58%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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Intel Core i7-8086K Logo

Intel Core i7-8086K

Nov 5th, 2020
Release DateJun 5th, 2018
Ryzen 9CollectionCore i7 40th
VermeerCodenameCoffee Lake
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores6
24
Threads12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
105 WTDPNot Available
7 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0xMultiplier
40.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Ryzen 9 5900X or Core i7-8086K

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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