Intel Core i9-9900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
The Intel Core i9-9900K leads on gaming, scoring 73.1 — about 30% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X. For gaming the Intel Core i9-9900K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The Intel Core i9-9900K comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the Intel Core i9-9900K is the cheaper of the two: the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X costs around 2% more. The Intel Core i9-9900K wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core i9-9900KIntelLGA1151our pick | Ryzen 7 1800XAMDAM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 73.1 ★ | 56.2 |
| 3D Modelling | 39.3 ★ | 32.8 |
| AI | 26.5 ★ | 22.6 |
| VR | 73.1 ★ | 56.2 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 83.5 ★ | 62.8 |
| 3D Modelling | 44.9 ★ | 36.6 |
| AI | 30.3 ★ | 25.2 |
| VR | 83.5 ★ | 62.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 97.9 ★ | 71.8 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz ★ | 4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Gaming Index | 72 ★ | 55 |
| Cinebench MT | 12000 ★ | 9200 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 95 W | 95 W |
| RRP | £386 ★ | £394 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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