Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-core AM5
AMD
88 Overall Score
Scores
Efficiency
Gaming
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9960X | 7600X3D |
| Codename | Skylake X | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 32★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 22 | 96★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | 24 |
| TDP | 165 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 142★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 20660.063score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-core AM50.283score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-core AM5 offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.