Intel Core i9-9900KS | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9900KS or AMD Ryzen 5 4600H - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-9900KS has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9900KS was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 9000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 4000H (6) |
9 | Generation | 3 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Renoir (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9900KS has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KS is 4.00 GHz (5.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H is at 3.00 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-9900KS or AMD Ryzen 5 4600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.50 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
24 | Compute units | 6 |
192 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9900KS can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-9900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4-4266, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-9900KS is 127 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-9900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
127 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
159 W @ 28 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9900KS is manufactured in 14 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-9900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | FP6 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
524 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Renoir) @ 1.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KS
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9900KS | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
Unknown | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 HP Pavilion Gaming 15 Lenovo Legion 5 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 Acer Nitro 5 |