Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4
AMD
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is praised for its strong multi-core performance and value, especially for video editing, but users note it lacks a cooler and integrated graphics. Overclocking potential is good, but it runs hot and requires a quality AM4 cooler. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget builds, though the non-X 1600 offers better value for most.
Pros
- Strong multi-core performance
- Great value for money
- Good overclocking potential
- Better than i7-6700 for editing
Cons
- No cooler included
- No integrated graphics
- Runs hot
- Requires quality AM4 cooler
Performance 4
Value for money 3
Cooling requirements 4
Overclocking 3
Included accessories 3
Integrated graphics 2
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 9960X | 1600X |
| Codename | Skylake X | Summit Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 32★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | 16 |
| TDP | 165 | 95★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
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 (17th percentile)17th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong platform (76th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 20660.050score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM40.126score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9960X
Scores 69 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.