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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen 9 9900X

The Core i9-9960X is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $647.80 more expensive!

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$999.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 237% more expensive – $999.99 vs $352.19

CPU

$352.19View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 88% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 11 months newer
Up to 237% cheaper – $352.19 vs $999.99
Up to 536% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Minecraft2011

Core i9-9960X

635FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

883FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-9960X

207FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

227FPS

League of Legends2009

234FPS

457FPS

557FPS

786FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-9960X

606FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

843FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-9960X

328FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

310FPS

Diablo IV2023

Core i9-9960X

281FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

380FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-9960X

524FPS

Ryzen 9 9900X

586FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-9960X

32%

Ryzen 9 9900X

77%

Ryzen 9 9900X ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-9960X

Ryzen 9 9900X

Core i9-9960X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-9960X

Ryzen 9 9900X

Core i9-9960X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-9960X

22 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X

64 MB

Ryzen 9 9900X has 42 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-9960X

3.1 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-9960X

4.5 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X

5.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 24% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-9960X

165W

Ryzen 9 9900X

120W

Ryzen 9 9900X draws 45W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-9960X

$999.99

Ryzen 9 9900X

$352.19

Ryzen 9 9900X is $647.80 cheaper.

Core i9-9960XRyzen 9 9900X

LGA2066

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AM5

Skylake-X

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Granite Ridge

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 141% faster than the Core i9-9960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core i9-9960X?expand_more

141% 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 i9-9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-9960X scores 32/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X 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 i9-9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more

The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.