Compare / Core i9-9940X vs Ryzen 5 5600T

Core i9-9940X vs Ryzen 5 5600T: which is better?

Core i9-9940X and Ryzen 5 5600T perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Ryzen 5 5600T offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-9940X

48%of the fastest CPU
≈ $170 (used)Part score 59/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600T

45%of the fastest CPU
≈ $104Part score 57/100
Cheaper: Ryzen 5 5600TValue: Ryzen 5 5600T

Head to head

48%
Gaming performance
45%
59/100
Part score
57/100
182 FPS
Average FPS
177 FPS
≈ $170 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $104
65/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core i9-9940XRyzen 5 5600T
Cores146
Max boost4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Power (TDP)165 W65 W
SocketLGA1151AM4
MemoryDDR4DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20152021
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-9940XRyzen 5 5600T
182average FPS
177average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
416
406◆
League of Legends
375◆
351◆
Fortnite
101
101
Apex Legends
154
154
Overwatch 2
205
205
Rocket League
292◆
273◆
Dota 2
217◆
203◆

Other games

GTA V
142◆
133◆
Minecraft
275◆
257◆
EA SPORTS FC
148
148
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
83◆
78◆
Rust
83
83