The Core i9-9900KS is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 5500 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $474.24 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- 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 5500
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 86% cheaper – $75.75 vs $549.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 65 vs 127 Watts
Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen 5 5500
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
210
99%
Min 1% FPS
144
99%
Price, $
$549.99
13%
Value, $/FPS
$2.61/FPS
13%
Ryzen 5 5500
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$75.75
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen 5 5500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen 5 5500 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen 5 5500
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $513.00 | MSRP | $159.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake-R | Codename | Cezanne |
| 127 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
