Intel Core i9-9900T vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900

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Performance
Core i9-9900T
4,08011% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 7900545% better
26,32571% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 545% better performance than the Core i9-9900T for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-9900T
9.658% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 7900536% better
61.3650% of 121.53

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 536% better value for the money than the Core i9-9900T for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i9-9900T CPU

The Intel Core i9-9900T is an end-of-life 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2019 with a suggested retail price of $423. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake Refresh microarchitecture. The i9-9900T is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-9900T supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-9900T has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-9900T features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-9900T includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i9-9900T has the 445th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 11.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,080 score and $423 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.65. This is the 198th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $429. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7900 is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution and is bundled with a Wraith Prism cooler.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 7900 supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 7900 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 64 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 7900 features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 7900 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 9 7900 has the 19th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 71.17% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 26,325 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 61.36. This is the 31st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i9Ryzen 9
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2019Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$423$429
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i9-9900T
4,08011% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 7900545% better
26,32571% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 545% better performance than the Core i9-9900T for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-9900T is ranked 445th with a score of 4,080, and the Ryzen 9 7900 is ranked 19th with a score of 26,325.

Performance per dollar
Core i9-9900T
9.658% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 7900536% better
61.3650% of 121.53

The Ryzen 9 7900 has 536% better value for the money than the Core i9-9900T for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i9-9900T is ranked 198th with a performance per dollar of 9.65, and the Ryzen 9 7900 is ranked 31st with a performance per dollar of 61.36.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-9900T or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-1270027,022+562%
Core i7-1370026,874+559%
Ryzen 9 790026,325+545%
Core i9-12900K26,223+543%
Ryzen 5 7600X25,731+531%
Core i5-34705,575+37%
Core i5-6600T5,406+33%
Core i9-9900T4,080
A10-6800K4,066-0%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i9-9900T or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-12700F73.3+660%
Core i7-1370069.98+626%
Ryzen 9 790061.36+536%
Core i7-12700K61+532%
Ryzen 7 5800X3D60.66+529%
Core i7-5700HQ21.38+122%
Core i9-10980XE19.01+97%
Core i9-9900T9.65
Core i7-6950X9.52-1%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,080
26,325
(+545.22%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,870
14,817
(+152.42%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,112
4,020
(+261.51%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
185
315
(+70.27%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
6,675
16,860
(+152.58%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,526
2,854
(+87.02%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
13,283
48,891
(+268.07%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,455
4,154
(+69.21%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size14 nm5 nm
Transistors--13,140 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
SeriesCore i9Ryzen 9
MicroarchitectureCoffee Lake RefreshZen 4
CodenameCoffee Lake-RRaphael
Memory SupportDDR4DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoYes

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
Cores812
Threads1624
Clock Speed2.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Turbo Clock4.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x37.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB
L3 Cache16 MB64 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
SocketIntel Socket 1151AMD Socket AM5
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W65 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)--88 W
Tcase Max72 °C47 °C
TJ Max100 °C95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i9-9900TRyzen 9 7900
Bundled Cooler--Wraith Prism
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630Radeon Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.