Intel Core i9-9920X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say there are difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the full tests Intel Core i9-9920X vs AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, programming, video editing. Here is all information from various benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 3DMark, SuperPi, RealBench, AIDA64, Blender, Handbrake, VeraCrypt, Gears 5, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, WPrime, GeekBench 6, 5.2, MATLAB, Furmark, UserBenchmark, Dolphin Emulator, Prime95, 7zip, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS 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 9 5980HS

57%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-9920X

58%

Ryzen 9 5980HS

54%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run 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 small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: DOTA 2A, Hitman 3, Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Microsoft Flight Simulator, NBA 2K20, Ghostrunner, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, League of Legends (LOL), Metro Exodus, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Battlefield V, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	102.9	96.7
Valorant	116.9	109.9
Cyberpunk 2077	65.5	61.5
Apex Legends	109.9	103.3
Call of Duty Warzone	87.7	82.4
Overwatch	94.7	89.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.6	75.8
DOOM Eternal	58.4	54.9
Warzone	91.2	85.7
Assassin's Creed	98.2	92.3
Valheim	97.0	91.2

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 tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance 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 9 5980HS

146%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 9 5980HS is more energy efficient than the Core i9-9920X since it has less power consumption: 165W vs. 35W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can 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 9 5980HS
Cinbench 15 Single-core	197	245
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2245	2370
Cinbench 20 Single-core	455	570
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5179	5196
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1484	1475
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	14791	13222

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

	Intel Core i9-9920X	AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
Single-Core	2650	3158
Multi-Core	25286	26144

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

	Intel Core i9-9920X	AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
Single-Core	1282	1536
Multi-Core	14563	8510

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. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	Intel Core i9-9920X	AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
Announcement date	October 01, 2018	January 12, 2021
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Socket	FCLGA2066	FP6
Core name	Skylake	Cezanne
Architecture	x86	Zen 3
Generation	9	5
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	4.8 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	12	8
Threads	24	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	8600 millions	9400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	165 W	35 W
Memory type	DDR4-2666	DDR4 - Up to 3200MHz LPDDR4 - Up to 4266MHz
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth	85 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		4MB
L3 cache	19.25 MB	16MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		100-000000474

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-9920X is 14% better than Ryzen 9 5980HS in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-9920X has 4 more core than Ryzen 9 5980HS. 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: 22
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is better: 14
However, it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i9-9920X and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i9-9920X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS specs and review.