Ryzen 7 5700G vs i9-9820X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9820X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.21
Ryzen 7 5700G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.04
+21.4%

Ryzen 7 5700G outperforms Core i9-9820X by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 7 5700G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking595445
Place by popularitynot in top-10058
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.8726.87
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency7.3022.50
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Cezanne (Zen 3) (2021)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)13 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$898$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700G has 452% better value for money than i9-9820X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 7 5700G 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3338
L1 cache640 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache10 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno dataAM4 (1331) mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 7 5700G 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 7 5700G. 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 7 5700G 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 7 5700G 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 7 5700G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 7 5700G.

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
Ryzen 7 5700G 16.04
+21.4%

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
Ryzen 7 5700G 24552
+21.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.21 16.04
Recency 8 October 2018 13 April 2021
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i9-9820X has 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5700G, on the other hand, has a 21.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5700G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9820X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 7 5700G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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