Intel Core i9-9990XE | AMD Ryzen 5 3500C | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9990XE or AMD Ryzen 5 3500C - 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 i9-9990XE has 14 cores with 28 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9990XE was released in Q2/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500C 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 3500C was released in Q3/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000C (3) |
9 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625C |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9990XE is a 14 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.10 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 3500C has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500C |
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
5.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.50 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9990XE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500C can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500C |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-9990XE has a TDP of 255 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500C is 15 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500C |
255 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
84 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9990XE has a 19.25 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3500C cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500C |
14 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | FP5 |
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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
2999 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | AMD Ryzen 5 3500C |
Unknown | Unknown |