The Core i9-9900KS is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 55% less energy – 127 vs 280 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 16 threads
Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
192
99%
Min 1% FPS
127
99%
Price, $
$1070
100%
Value, $/FPS
$5.57/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 i9-9900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
33%
L3 Cache
16 MB
12%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Nov 25th, 2019
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
$513.00 | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Castle Peak |
127 W | Power Consumption | 280 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 24 |
| 16 | Threads | 48 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
