Ryzen 5 4600H vs i9-9820X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9820X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.21
+40.1%

Core i9-9820X outperforms Ryzen 5 4600H by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking594837
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.09no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU)
Power efficiency7.3019.11
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)6 January 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$898no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3330
L1 cache640 KB384 KB
L2 cache10 MB3 MB
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data156 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9800 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FP6
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s68.27 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes44no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-9820X 13.21
+40.1%
Ryzen 5 4600H 9.43

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-9820X 20210
+40.1%
Ryzen 5 4600H 14426

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.21 9.43
Recency 8 October 2018 6 January 2020
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-9820X has a 40.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 4600H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9820X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 4600H in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9820X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 4600H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 5 4600H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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