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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-9900KF vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Core i9-9900KF is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $315.00 more expensive!

  • Up to 207% more expensive$399.00 vs $84.00
  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 207% cheaper$84.00 vs $399.00
  • Up to 229% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-9900KF has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-9900KF has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-9900KF boosts 19% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 5500 is $315.00 cheaper.

LGA1151
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AM4
Coffee Lake-R
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Cezanne
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-9900KF or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 11% faster than the Core i9-9900KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 41/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Core i9-9900KF?expand_more
11% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-9900KF or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 41/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-9900KF and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-9900KF scores 37/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 41/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-9900KF or Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-9900KF or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 41/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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