Core i9-9820X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT

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Core i9-9820X

10 Cores20 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

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Ryzen 5 5600GT

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

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Core i9-9820X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT Performance Spectrum

Core i9-9820X

10 / 20

20,456

+0.7%

20,312

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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Core i9-9820X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT FPS Benchmarks

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Core i9-9820X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i9-9820X

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅83.3% more PCIe lanes (44 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,394 vs 2,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 23.0 vs 145.1 PassMark/$ ($889 MSRP vs $140 MSRP).
❌153.8% higher power demand at 165W vs 65W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 5600GT can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600GT.

Ryzen 5 5600GT

2024

Why buy it

✅+43.5% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $749 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $889 MSRP).
✅Delivers 530.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 145.1 vs 23.0 PassMark/$ ($140 MSRP vs $889 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 165W, a 100W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 7, while Core i9-9820X needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (9,300 vs 9,361).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600GT better than Core i9-9820X?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Ryzen 5 5600GT is ahead with a 1.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-9820X pulls ahead with 0.7% better Geekbench multi-core.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-9820X is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.7% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 5600GT is the better buy right now. Ryzen 5 5600GT comes in $749 cheaper on MSRP at $140 MSRP versus $889 MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core i9-9820X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 530.5% better value on MSRP (145.1 vs 23.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 5600GT makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2018). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Core i9-9820X vs Ryzen 5 5600GT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i9-9820X

The Core i9-9820X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,456 points. Launch price was $898.

Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $140.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-9820X packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-9820X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i9-9820X versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600GT — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600GT (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i9-9820X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9820X scores 20,456 against the Ryzen 5 5600GT's 20,312 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i9-9820X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,394 vs 2,000, a 35.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600GT that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,361 vs 9,300 (0.7% advantage for the Core i9-9820X). L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total) on the Core i9-9820X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600GT.

Feature	Core i9-9820X	Ryzen 5 5600GT
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.6 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	16.5 MB (total)+3%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,456	20,312
Geekbench 6 Single	1,394	2,000+43%
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,361	9,300

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-9820X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600GT uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 2666 MHz on the Core i9-9820X versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600GT — the Ryzen 5 5600GT supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 4 (Core i9-9820X) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600GT). PCIe lanes: 44 (Core i9-9820X) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Core i9-9820X offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X299 (Core i9-9820X) and A520,B550,X570,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 5600GT).

Feature	Core i9-9820X	Ryzen 5 5600GT
Socket	LGA2066	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4 2666 MHz	DDR4-3200+20%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	44+83%	24

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Core i9-9820X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core i9-9820X) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600GT). The Ryzen 5 5600GT includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Core i9-9820X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-9820X targets Workstation, Ryzen 5 5600GT targets Budget Gaming/Desktop.

Feature	Core i9-9820X	Ryzen 5 5600GT
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	Workstation	Budget Gaming/Desktop

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Core i9-9820X was priced at $889, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT came in at $140. On launch pricing ($889 vs $140), Ryzen 5 5600GT was $749 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-9820X delivers 23.0 pts/$ vs 145.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600GT — making the Ryzen 5 5600GT the 145.2% better value option.

Feature	Core i9-9820X	Ryzen 5 5600GT
MSRP	$889	$140-84%
Performance per Dollar	23.0	145.1+531%
Release Date	2018	2024

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