intel
Brand14/28
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock255W
TDPIntel Core i9-9990XE
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Intel Core i9-9990XE
Intel Core i9-9990XE
$2800 • Oct 2018
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
$229 • Jan 2024
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-9990XE | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 6 |
| Threads | 28 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 4.0 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 40 X | 43 X |
| TDP | 255 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 19.25 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon 760M |
| Architecture | Core i9 Extreme (X-Series 9th Gen) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 4nm |
| Socket | intel socket 2066 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | N/A | 178 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 44 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 25000 million |
| Max Temperature | 105°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9990XE
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9990XE
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9990XE
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9990XE
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-9990XE
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
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
Intel Core i9-9990XE
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9990XE
INTEL • 14/28 • 4GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
AMD • 6/12 • 4.3GHz
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