Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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kanefav·1h ago
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Core i5-1240P vs Ryzen 9 9900X
The Core i5-1240P is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 9 9900X78% Score
- Up to 50% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 6 months newer
- Available for $353.09
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 159% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1744
Sockethelp
AM5Alder Lake-P
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopIris Xe 80EU
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-1240P or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 50% faster than the Core i5-1240P on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 52/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core i5-1240P?expand_more
50% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-1240P or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-1240P and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-1240P scores 52/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 78/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-1240P or Ryzen 9 9900X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-1240P or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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