Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Core i9-9900KS
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
Core i9-9900KS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9900KS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Krackan Point (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and Core i9-9900KS
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 19,469 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-9900KS
The Core i9-9900KS is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 127 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,397 points. Launch price was $513.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-9900KS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-9900KS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-9900KS — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-9900KS (base: 2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-9900KS uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 19,469 against the Core i9-9900KS's 19,397 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9900KS.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 4 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Krackan Point (2025) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 19,469 | 19,397 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-9900KS uses LGA1151 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i9-9900KS debuted at $513. At current prices ($0 vs $350), the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is $350 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 | Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $513 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 55.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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