Ryzen 5 5560U vs i9-9900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.76
+44.1%
Ryzen 5 5560U
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
9.55

Core i9-9900X outperforms Ryzen 5 5560U by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking533793
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.93no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Ryzen 5
Power efficiency7.8960.25
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)1 December 2021 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$989no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U 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 speed3.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data180 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U 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 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U. 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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U 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 i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes448

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.

i9-9900X 13.76
+44.1%
Ryzen 5 5560U 9.55

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.

i9-9900X 21851
+44%
Ryzen 5 5560U 15172

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-9900X 1453
Ryzen 5 5560U 1672
+15.1%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-9900X 9306
+47%
Ryzen 5 5560U 6329

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.76 9.55
Recency 19 October 2018 1 December 2021
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 15 Watt

i9-9900X has a 44.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5560U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 1000% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5560U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 5560U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 5560U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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