
intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock127W
TDPIntel Core i9-9900KS

amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads4.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Intel Core i9-9900KS
Intel Core i9-9900KS
$513 • Oct 2019
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
$299 • Sep 2022
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i9-9900KS | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
---|---|---|
Cores | 8 | 6 |
Threads | 16 | 12 |
Base Clock | 4.0 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 40 X | 47 X |
TDP | 127 W | 105 W |
Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | UHD 630 | Radeon Graphics |
Architecture | Core i9 (Coffee Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) |
Process Size | 14nm | 5nm |
Socket | intel socket 1151 | amd socket am5 |
Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
Die Size | 180 mm² | 71 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | 6570 million |
Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Multi Core Performance
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X


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
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i9-9900KS
INTEL • 8/16 • 4GHz

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
AMD • 6/12 • 4.7GHz
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