AMD Ryzen 7 5700G vs Intel Core i9-9900K
48.6Single-core40.4
46.2Multi-core41.2
44.9Gamingspec-based47.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700G1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 46.6 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+5). Intel Core i9-9900K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
- Stronger single-core score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 41
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,800Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,494+17%Bottom 45% | 1,280Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 12,400Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 24,216+30%Bottom 44% | 18,600Bottom 32% |
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