The Core i9-9900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 1200, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $337.42 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 1200
- Up to 51% cheaper – $329.99 vs $667.41
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 3 1200 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
122
100%
Min 1% FPS
80
100%
Price, $
$667.41
49%
Value, $/FPS
$5.47/FPS
65%
Ryzen 3 1200
Jul 27th, 2017
Average FPS
93
76%
Min 1% FPS
54
68%
Price, $
$329.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$3.54/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 3 1200 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 3 1200 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 3 1200 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%
Ryzen 3 1200
Jul 27th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
68%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
| $423.00 | MSRP | $109.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
