CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 79.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz shows superior performance with a 6.2% advantage
The Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz has the highest core count with 18 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 i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2018

Market Position

299th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs808th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs94th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

3.00GHz

2,560

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

3.00GHz

31,979

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz

3.00GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9980XE CPU @ 3.00GHz

3.00GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

3.0 GHz

3.00GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

4.5 GHz

3.00GHz

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

18 Threads: 36

3.00GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA2066

3.00GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

165 W

3.00GHz

💾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: 18 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 18 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 18 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB

3.00GHz

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz 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 i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9980XE @ 3.00GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.