Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 8-core AM4
AMD
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 8-core AM4
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is widely praised for its exceptional multi-core performance, offering a significant upgrade for tasks like video editing and photo processing. Users highlight its excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to Intel's high-end i7 chips, though some note it runs hot and requires careful cooling. Early bugs like a temperature offset and memory compatibility issues have been reported, but firmware updates have addressed many concerns. Overall, it is a strong choice for productivity-focused builds, though gamers may find better value in other Ryzen models.
Pros
- Exceptional multi-core performance
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Excellent for video editing and rendering
- 16 threads for heavy multitasking
- Good overclocking potential
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- No stock cooler included
- Memory compatibility issues
- Early BIOS bugs and instability
- Temperature reporting offset bug
Multi core performance 6
Price to performance 5
Cooling and temperature 5
Memory compatibility 4
Gaming performance 4
Bios and stability 3
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 9960X | 1800X |
| Codename | Skylake X | Summit Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 32★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 4 |
| 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★ | 24 |
| TDP | 165 | 95★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | 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 7 1800X 8-core AM4
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (74th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9960X
Scores 69 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.