The Core i9-9900 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1500X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $230.69 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1500X
- Up to 57% cheaper – $175.00 vs $405.69
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
$405.69
43%
Value, $/FPS
$1.93/FPS
45%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
200
95%
Min 1% FPS
139
95%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.87/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X 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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High
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+1
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Very High
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+2
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High
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+3
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Ryzen 5 1500X 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
89%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
74%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $423.00 | MSRP | $189.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake-R | Codename | Zen |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
