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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-9920X vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i9-9920X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $598.95 more expensive!

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$698.95View CPUAll CPUs

Available for $698.95

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$100.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i9-9920X

233FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-9920X

523FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

525FPS

Valorant2020

605FPS

612FPS

556FPS

565FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-9920X

328FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-9920X

207FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

208FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-9920X

634FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

641FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i9-9920X

366FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

367FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-9920X

31%

Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-9920X

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i9-9920X has 6 more cores.

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Core i9-9920X

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core i9-9920X has 18 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-9920X

19.25 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 12.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-9920X

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-9920X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Core i9-9920X boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-9920X

165W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 100W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-9920X

$698.95

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Ryzen 5 3500X is $598.95 cheaper.

Core i9-9920XRyzen 5 3500X

LGA2066

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AM4

Skylake-X

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Matisse

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

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-9920X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 6% faster than the Core i9-9920X on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Core i9-9920X?expand_more

6% 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 i9-9920X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-9920X and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-9920X scores 31/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-9920X or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 i9-9920X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.