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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 9 3950X outperforms Core i5-8259U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 9 3950X is 599 days newer than Core i5-8259U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8259U
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 3950X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- Performs up to 4% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i5-8259U - 205 vs 198 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-8259U - 32 vs 8 threads
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen 9 3950X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
205
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.51/FPS
100%
Price, $
$515
100%
FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-8259U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Ryzen 9 3950X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8259U | vs | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 9 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 16 |
| 8 | Threads | 32 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 105 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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