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Core i9-9900X vs Core i5-8500: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.
3.5 GHz | 10-core
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3.0 GHz | 6-core
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3.5 GHz | 10-core
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3.0 GHz | 6-core
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In short — Core i9-9900X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-8500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-8500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900X is 247 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-8500.
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
124
100%
Value, $/FPS
$5.08/FPS
22%
Price, $
$629.99
22%
FPS Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Intel Core i9-9900X | vs | Intel Core i5-8500 |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Feb 14th, 2018 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 6 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
165 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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