CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 68.8%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 15.0% advantage
The Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

432nd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs660th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs143rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3.50GHz

2,717

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3.50GHz

26,180

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz

3.50GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10920X CPU @ 3.50GHz, Intel Core i9-10920X CPU @ 3.50GHz

3.50GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.5 GHz

3.50GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.8 GHz

3.50GHz

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

12 Threads: 24

3.50GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA2066

3.50GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

165 W

3.50GHz

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB

3.50GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.