| Spec | Ryzen 9 9950X | Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Threads | 32+433% | 6 |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+33% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+611% | 9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+967% | 1.5 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Coffee Lake |
| 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 | 170W | 95W+79% |
| Max Turbo Power | 200W | 95W+111% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $649 | $257+153% |
| Release Date | 2024-07-01 | 2017-10-05 |
