AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G vs Intel Core i9-9900 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear and consistent picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the Intel Core i9-9900. Across six Cinebench workloads, spanning both single-core and multi-core rendering, the AMD part claims a 100% win rate. The Intel Core i9-9900 does not secure a single victory in any of the measured tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G leads in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In single-core performance, the Ryzen chip posts scores of 197 in Cinebench R15, 821 in R20, and 1957 in R23. The Intel i9-9900 trails in each case with 192, 800, and 1907 respectively. The margin is narrow but consistent, with the AMD part holding a 2.5% advantage in R15 single-core and a 2.6% advantage in both R20 and R23 single-core tests.

Multi-core performance tells a similar story. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G achieves 1397 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 5823 in R20 multicore, and 13866 in R23 multicore. The Intel i9-9900 records 1361, 5673, and 13509 in the same respective tests. This gives the AMD processor a 2.6% lead across all three multi-core Cinebench workloads, despite the Intel part having 8 cores and 16 threads compared to the AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads.

The overall average benchmark score in the database reinforces this result. The Intel Core i9-9900 holds an average score of 4163, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G sits at 4010. However, the head-to-head Cinebench results favor the AMD chip in every measured scenario. The percentile ranking against all CPUs is identical for both processors at 57, placing them in the same performance tier overall.

The Verdict

The data dictates a straightforward verdict: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the faster processor in the recorded Cinebench workloads. It wins every test, whether the workload leans on a single core or spreads across all available cores. The margins are modest, around 2.5% to 2.6%, but they are uniform and repeatable across three different Cinebench versions.

Buyers optimizing for raw Cinebench rendering performance should select the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G. It delivers higher scores in every rendering test while operating at the same 65 W TDP as the Intel part. The AMD chip achieves this with fewer cores and threads, which points to superior per-core efficiency in these workloads.

The Intel Core i9-9900 still holds relevance for users who need its specific platform features. It uses the Intel Socket 1151 and Coffee Lake architecture, which matters for anyone upgrading an existing system on that platform. The Intel chip also has a larger 16 MB shared L3 cache, which can benefit certain cache-sensitive applications even if the Cinebench results do not reflect an advantage.

For new builds, the database shows no performance reason to choose the Intel i9-9900 over the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G in Cinebench workloads. The AMD processor wins every recorded test, comes from an active production status, and uses the newer 7 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel part is end-of-life, which may affect long-term availability and platform longevity.

The launch MSRP of the Intel Core i9-9900 is $423. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-score gap appears in Cinebench R23 multicore. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G scores 13866 against the Intel Core i9-9900's 13509, a difference of 357 points. This translates to a 2.6% advantage for the AMD chip. This test is the most demanding rendering workload in the database, and the AMD part extends its lead here just as it does in the lighter R15 and R20 tests.

In Cinebench R20 multicore, the AMD chip scores 5823 against Intel's 5673, a 150-point gap. The percentage difference remains 2.6%. The R15 multicore test shows the AMD part at 1397 versus 1361 for Intel, a 36-point gap, again 2.6%.

Single-core results follow the same pattern with slightly smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core has the AMD chip at 1957 and Intel at 1907, a 50-point gap or 2.6%. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 821 versus 800, a 21-point gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 197 versus 192, a 5-point gap that works out to 2.5%.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every Cinebench test in the database, from R15 through R23, shows the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G ahead by almost exactly 2.5% to 2.6%. There is no workload in the recorded set where the Intel Core i9-9900 closes the gap or takes the lead. The AMD chip's advantage appears independent of thread count, suggesting a fundamental per-core efficiency edge in this rendering suite.

The nearest rival data places both processors in similar company. The Intel Core i9-9900 sits within 1.3% of the Intel Core i5-12500T and within 1.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G sits within 0.7% of the Intel Xeon D-2733NT and within 0.6% of the Intel Xeon E-2336. Both chips occupy a competitive mid-range tier according to the database's aggregate scoring.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. It scores 1397 in R15, 5823 in R20, and 13866 in R23, while the Intel Core i9-9900 scores 1361, 5673, and 13509 respectively. Each margin is 2.6%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-9900 win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-9900 has zero wins in the head-to-head benchmark set. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins all six recorded tests.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-9900 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip scores higher in every recorded multi-core test.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core i9-9900 and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G have a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-9900 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has ECC memory support. The Intel Core i9-9900 does not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i9-9900 uses the Coffee Lake architecture with the Coffee Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 14 nm process node and manufactured by Intel's own foundry. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node.

The process node difference is significant. The AMD chip uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 14 nm process from Intel. This contributes to the AMD chip's efficiency advantage, allowing it to match or exceed Intel's performance with fewer cores and threads. The AMD chip integrates 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, while the Intel chip has a die size of 180.3 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: Intel uses 256 KB per core, while AMD uses 512 KB per core. The L3 cache also differs substantially: Intel has 16 MB shared across all cores, while AMD has 8 MB shared.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. The Intel Core i9-9900 includes UHD Graphics 630, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G includes Radeon Vega 7. Both are integrated graphics solutions suitable for basic display output, though the database records no graphics benchmark comparisons.

Memory bandwidth figures favor the AMD chip. The Intel part has a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, while the AMD part reaches 51.2 GB/s. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration.

The socket and platform differ completely. Intel uses the Intel Socket 1151, while AMD uses the AMD Socket AM4. These are not cross-compatible platforms, so the choice of processor dictates the motherboard and overall platform.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads, while AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Base clocks differ, with Intel at 3.10 GHz and AMD at 3.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with Intel at 5.00 GHz and AMD at 4.20 GHz.

The process node differs: Intel uses 14 nm, AMD uses 7 nm. The foundry differs: Intel uses its own foundry, AMD uses TSMC.

Cache sizes differ in L2 and L3. Intel has 256 KB L2 per core and 16 MB shared L3. AMD has 512 KB L2 per core and 8 MB shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth differs: Intel at 42.7 GB/s, AMD at 51.2 GB/s.

ECC memory support differs: Intel does not support ECC, AMD does.

PCIe configuration differs: Intel offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, AMD offers Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Production status differs: Intel is end-of-life, AMD is active.

The release dates differ: Intel released on 2019-04-22, AMD released on 2022-11-10.

The launch MSRP for Intel is $423, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

The die size differs: Intel at 180.3 mm², AMD at 156 mm². AMD records 9,800 million transistors, while Intel has no transistor count in the database.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both use the DDR4 memory standard with dual-channel memory bus.