Core i9-9900X vs Ryzen 7 7736U
Core i9-9900X
Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9900X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7736U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 7736U
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 7 7736U
The Ryzen 7 7736U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 21,696 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9900X packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7736U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-9900X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9900X versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7736U — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7736U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i9-9900X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9900X scores 21,655 against the Ryzen 7 7736U's 21,696 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7736U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,985 vs 12,768 (9.1% advantage for the Core i9-9900X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,459 vs 1,869, a 24.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7736U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,475 vs 8,020 (16.6% advantage for the Core i9-9900X). L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9900X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7736U.
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total)+20% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,655 | 21,696 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,985+10% | 12,768 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,459 | 1,869+28% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,475+18% | 8,020 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9900X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7736U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i9-9900X versus LPDDR5-6400 on the Ryzen 7 7736U — the Ryzen 7 7736U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i9-9900X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Core i9-9900X) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7736U). PCIe lanes: 44 (Core i9-9900X) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 7736U) — the Core i9-9900X offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X299 (Core i9-9900X) and SoC (Ryzen 7 7736U).
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | LPDDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 44+120% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-9900X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Core i9-9900X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-9900X) vs AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 7736U). The Ryzen 7 7736U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Core i9-9900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7736U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7736U rivals Core i7-1255U.
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Ryzen 7 7736U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V (SVM) |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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