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Core i7-9800X vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i7-9800X vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC3)

Buy for $129.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

Core i7-9800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC3)

Buy for $129.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-9800X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-9800X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 748 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-9800X.

Advantages of Core i7-9800X

  • Up to 27% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - $129.95 vs $179.00
  • Up to 23% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Ryzen 7 5800X - $0.72 vs $0.94 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 6% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i7-9800X - 191 vs 181 FPS
  • Consumes up to 36% less energy than Intel Core i7-9800X - 105 vs 165 Watts
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Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

181

95%

Value, $/FPS

$0.72/FPS

100%

Price, $

$129.95

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-9800X X-Series Processor 8 Cores up to 4.4GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 165W Processors (999AC3)

Buy for $129.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 95 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

191

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.94/FPS

77%

Price, $

$179

72%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $179 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 94 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo
Core i7-9800X

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1368

63%

Multi-Core

7353

72%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i7-9800X Logo

Core i7-9800X

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Nov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
SkylakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 2066SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.8 GHzBase Clock Speed3.8 GHz
4.4 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
165 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
38.0xMultiplier38.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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