| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+33% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+10% | 4 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+700% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Skylake |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 5+67% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 120W | 91W+32% |
| Max Turbo Power | 162W | 91W+78% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $499 | $339+47% |
| Release Date | 2024-07-01 | 2015-08-05 |
