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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-460M vs Ryzen 9 9900X

The Core i5-460M is much slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 372% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 14 years and 1 month newer
Available for $353.09

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

181FPS

227FPS

330FPS

786FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-460M

109FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

457FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-460M

208FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

274FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-460M

538FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

843FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-460M

578FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

883FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-460M

169FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

336FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-460M

254FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

257FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-460M

Ryzen 9 9900X

77%

Ryzen 9 9900X ranks 72 points higher.

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Core i5-460M

Ryzen 9 9900X

Ryzen 9 9900X has 10 more cores.

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Core i5-460M

Ryzen 9 9900X

Ryzen 9 9900X has 20 more threads.

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Core i5-460M

3 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X

64 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X has 61 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-460M

2.534 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 74% higher base clock.

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Core i5-460M

2.8 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X

5.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 100% higher.

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Core i5-460M

35W

Ryzen 9 9900X

120W

Core i5-460M draws 85W less power.

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Core i5-460M

Ryzen 9 9900X

$353.09

Core i5-460MRyzen 9 9900X

LGAG1

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AM5

Arrandale

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Granite Ridge

Mobile

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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Radeon Graphics

DDR3

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-460M or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 1440% faster than the Core i5-460M on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core i5-460M?expand_more

1440% 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 i5-460M 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 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-460M and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-460M scores 5/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-460M 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 i5-460M or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.