Intel Core i9-9900T | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9900T or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X - 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 i9-9900T has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9900T was released in Q2/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i9 (79) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 9000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-10900T | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9900T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900T is 2.10 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is at 3.50 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.30 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-9900T or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 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 | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9900T 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 1500X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-9900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-9900T is 35 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-9900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9900T is manufactured in 14 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-9900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
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 | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
550 $ | Release price | 265 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900T
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9900T | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
Unknown | Unknown |