Ryzen 9 7900 vs i9-9900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900X
2018
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
13.74
Ryzen 9 7900
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
30.70
+123%

Ryzen 9 7900 outperforms Core i9-9900X by a whopping 123% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 9 7900 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking542134
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.0865.57
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency7.8844.67
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)14 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$989$429

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7900 has 1191% better value for money than i9-9900X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 9 7900 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2024
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 9 7900 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 9 7900. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-5125 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
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 9 7900 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 9 7900 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 9 7900. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-5200
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 (Ryzen 7000) ( - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 9 7900.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4424

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 13.74
Ryzen 9 7900 30.70
+123%

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 21821
Ryzen 9 7900 48766
+123%

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 1451
Ryzen 9 7900 2859
+97%

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 9300
Ryzen 9 7900 16833
+81%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.74 30.70
Recency 19 October 2018 14 January 2023
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 20 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900 has a 123.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 20% more physical cores and 20% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9900X in performance tests.


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