Core i9-9900X vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Core i9-9900X
Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9900X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-9900X and Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Core i9-9900X
The Core i9-9900X 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 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: 21,655 points. Launch price was $989.
Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,544 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9900X packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-9900X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9900X versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i9-9900X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9900X scores 21,655 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE's 21,544 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-9900X. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9900X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE.
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total)+20% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Phoenix2 (2024) |
| PassMark | 21,655 | 21,544 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,985 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,459 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,475 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9900X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-9900X) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE).
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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