CPU Compare
Intel Core i9-9900K
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-9900K and AMD Ryzen 9 5900XGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-9900K | Ryzen 9 5900X |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Vermeer |
| Release Date | Oct 2018 | Nov 2020 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 8 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3.60 | 3.70 |
| Turbo Clock | 5.00 | 4.80 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 64 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM4 |
| TDP | 95 | 105 |