Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
Intel
69 Overall Score
vs
Intel Celeron G5900 2-core LGA 1200
Intel
43 Overall Score
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 9960X | Intel Celeron G5900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Celeron |
| Model | 9960X | G5900 |
| Codename | Skylake X | Comet Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 32★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 16★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 22★ | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 1200 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44★ | 16 |
| TDP | 165 | 58★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 2066
- Strong ai (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Intel Celeron G5900 2-core LGA 1200
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong platform (76th percentile)
- Below average ai (26th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (29th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i9 9960X 16-core LGA 20660.003score per dollar
vs
Intel Celeron G5900 2-core LGA 12000.031score per dollar
Intel Celeron G5900 2-core LGA 1200 offers 10.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 9960X
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.
