MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs i9-9990XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9990XE
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99
+859%
MediaTek Kompanio 520
8 cores / 8 threads
1.98

Core i9-9990XE outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 859% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3111943
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.94no data
Market segmentWorkstationLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9MediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency7.05no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date3 January 2019 (5 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$2,800no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads288
Base clock speed4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache896 KBno data
L2 cache14 MBno data
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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)no data
Socket2066no data
Power consumption (TDP)255 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelno data
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/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes44no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.99 1.98
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm

i9-9990XE has a 859.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-9990XE is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-9990XE is a server/workstation processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9990XE and MediaTek Kompanio 520, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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