CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-9900T @ 2.10GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 85.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 130.3% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-9900T @ 2.10GHz has the highest core count with 8 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 i9-9900T @ 2.10GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
1013th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs883rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs337th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
2.10GHz
2,470

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
2.10GHz
13,072

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-9900T @ 2.10GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i9-9900T @ 2.10GHz
2.10GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900T CPU @ 2.10GHz
2.10GHz
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
2.1 GHz
2.10GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.4 GHz
2.10GHz
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
8 Threads: 16
2.10GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1151-2
2.10GHz
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
35 W
2.10GHz
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB
2.10GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i9-9900T @ 2.10GHz 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 i9-9900T @ 2.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X drawing more power under load (65W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.