amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 5800X
intel
Brand10/20
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock165W
TDPIntel Core i9-9900X
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
$449 • Nov 2020
Intel Core i9-9900X
$989 • Oct 2018
Intel Core i9-9900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 38 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 105 W | 165 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 19.25 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Core i9 (X-Series 9th Gen) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 14nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 2066 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 4150 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 92°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 5800X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i9-9900X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i9-9900X
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 5800X
Intel Core i9-9900X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.8GHz
Intel Core i9-9900X
INTEL • 10/20 • 3.5GHz
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