The Core i9-9900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1600X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1600X
The Core i9-9900K is better in every way
Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 1600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, $
$365
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.9/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 1600X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
180
94%
Min 1% FPS
120
94%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 1600X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 1600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 1600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1600X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $488.00 | MSRP | $249.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
