Ryzen 5 6600U vs i9-9960X

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9960X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
19.05
+82.8%
Ryzen 5 6600U
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
10.42

Core i9-9960X outperforms Ryzen 5 6600U by an impressive 83% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking309750
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.91no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+)
Power efficiency10.9265.70
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,684no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm6 nm
Die size484 mm2208 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °C95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FP7
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 660M ( - 1900 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-9960X 19.05
+82.8%
Ryzen 5 6600U 10.42

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-9960X 30254
+82.9%
Ryzen 5 6600U 16545

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-9960X 1385
Ryzen 5 6600U 1654
+19.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-9960X 10376
+59.8%
Ryzen 5 6600U 6492

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.05 10.42
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 15 Watt

i9-9960X has a 82.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 6600U, on the other hand, has a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 1000% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 6600U in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9960X is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 6600U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9960X and Ryzen 5 6600U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i9-9960X
Core i9-9960X
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
Ryzen 5 6600U

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.8 321 vote

Rate Core i9-9960X on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
4.4 100 votes

Rate Ryzen 5 6600U on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i9-9960X or Ryzen 5 6600U, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.