The Core i9-9900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $642.36 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 96% cheaper – $25.05 vs $667.41
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$667.41
3%
Value, $/FPS
$3.51/FPS
4%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
86%
Min 1% FPS
110
87%
Price, $
$25.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.15/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900 vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900 vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
38%
L3 Cache
2 MB
12%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $423.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Toliman |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 3 |
16 | Threads | 3 |
3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
