AMD Ryzen 5 3500X vs Intel Core i9-9990XE

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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i9-9990XE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9990XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Name Intel Core i9-9990XE
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 9000X
3 Generation 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-9990XE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9990XE is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
6x Cores 14x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.6 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
6 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
6 Threads 28
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9990XE does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 255 W
95 °C Tjunction max 84 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9990XE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2019
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
32.0 MB L3-Cache 19.2 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Skylake X Refresh
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
130 $ Release price 2999 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 14 nm