Intel Core i9-9990XE | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9990XE or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 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 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (84) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
9 | Generation | 4 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
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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 5600X has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
5.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9990XE supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
44 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 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 5600X is 65 W. |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
255 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
84 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9990XE has a 19.25 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X cache has a total of 35.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
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, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | 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, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
2999 $ | Release price | 299 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
14C 28T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9990XE
4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9990XE | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Unknown | Unknown |