Intel Core i9-9920X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   You may have difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i9-9920X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and see which is better for games or normal use for streaming, video editing, programming, rendering, machine learning. Here you can find all information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like SuperPi, Gears 5, VeraCrypt, MATLAB, Prime95, Handbrake, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 7zip, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PCMark 10, 3DMark, Blender, WPrime, Blender, RealBench, Furmark, PassMark, AIDA64, Cinebench 23 (20, 15).
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Borderlands 3
Apex Legends
Rainbow Six Siege
DOOM: Eternal
Red Dead Redemption 2
Fortnite
Valorant
Overwatch
Last Man Standing
Valheim
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Grand Theft Auto V
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Cyberpunk 2077
Fallout 76
Halo Infinite
Death Stranding

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i9-9920X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i9-9920X

57%

Ryzen 5 5600X

56%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-9920X is 1% better than Ryzen 5 5600X. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-9920X

58%

Ryzen 5 5600X

55%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Half-Life: Alyx, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), League of Legends (LOL), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Hitman 3, Forza Horizon 4, Ghostrunner, Control, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Monster Hunter World, Horizon Zero Dawn, Battlefield V, Metro Exodus, DOTA 2A, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	102.9	97.1
Valorant	116.9	110.4
Cyberpunk 2077	65.5	61.8
Apex Legends	109.9	103.8
Call of Duty Warzone	87.7	82.8
Overwatch	94.7	89.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.6	76.2
DOOM Eternal	58.4	55.2
Warzone	91.2	86.1
Assassin's Creed	98.2	92.7
Valheim	97.0	91.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i9-9920X

25%

Ryzen 5 5600X

90%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 5 5600X is more energy efficient than the Core i9-9920X since it has less power consumption: 165W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to count so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, video editing or video rendering, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the CPU includes all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-9920X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	197	258
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2245	1970
Cinbench 20 Single-core	455	604
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5179	4562
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1484	1572
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14791	11268

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-9920X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Single-Core	2650	3352
Multi-Core	25286	22120

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-9920X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Single-Core	1282	1768
Multi-Core	14563	8968

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i9-9920X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Announcement date	October 01, 2018	November 05, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA2066	AM4
Core name	Skylake	Vermeer
Architecture	x86	Zen 3
Generation	9	5
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	4.6 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.7 MHz
Cores	12	6
Threads	24	12
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	8600 millions	4800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	165 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2666	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth	85 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		3MB
L3 cache	19.25 MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		100-000000065 100-100000065BOX 100-100000065MPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 5600X is 5% better than Core i9-9920X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-9920X has 6 more core than Ryzen 5 5600X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-9920X is better: 23
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is better: 13
However, it should be understood that the summary data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple quantitative comparison. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i9-9920X and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i9-9920X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 5600X specs and review.