Core i9-9920X vs Ryzen AI 7 350
Core i9-9920X
Ryzen AI 7 350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9920X
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9920X | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($464) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9920X | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($464) | ✅ 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 i9-9920X and Ryzen AI 7 350
Core i9-9920X
The Core i9-9920X 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 12 cores and 24 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: 24,974 points. Launch price was $1,189.
Ryzen AI 7 350
The Ryzen AI 7 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,897 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-9920X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9920X versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 350 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 350 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-9920X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses Krackan Point (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9920X scores 24,974 against the Ryzen AI 7 350's 24,897 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-9920X. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9920X vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 350.
| Feature | Core i9-9920X | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+75% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total)+141% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Krackan Point (2025) |
| PassMark | 24,974 | 24,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9920X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 350 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-9920X | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-9920X launched at $1189 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 7 350 debuted at $0. At current prices ($464 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 7 350 is $464 cheaper.
| Feature | Core i9-9920X | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1189 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $464 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.8 | — |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2025 |
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