
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 5800

intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i9-9900K

AMD Ryzen 7 5800
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
$ • Jan 2021
Intel Core i9-9900K
$488 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9900K

Specs Comparison
Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
---|---|---|
Cores | 8 | 8 |
Threads | 16 | 16 |
Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 34 X | 36 X |
TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 0.25 MB |
Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 630 |
Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Core i9 (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
Process Size | 7nm | 14nm |
Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1151 |
Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
Die Size | 74 mm² | 180.3 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | 4150 million | N/A |
Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-9900K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-9900K


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-9900K
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-9900K


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-9900K


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Intel Core i9-9900K
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 5800
AMD • 8/16 • 3.4GHz

Intel Core i9-9900K
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
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