AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE vs Intel Core i9-9900 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE and Intel Core i9-9900 present a clear split in benchmark results, with the AMD processor dominating Cinebench across all versions while the Intel chip takes Geekbench. The recorded data shows the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE wins six of the eight head-to-head tests, with the two Geekbench tests going to the Core i9-9900.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are consistently one-sided. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE scores 1582 against 1361 for the Intel Core i9-9900, a 16.2% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows a similar margin: 223 versus 192, a 16.1% lead for AMD. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core score of 6593 for AMD beats Intel's 5673 by 16.2%, while single-core results are 930 versus 800, a 16.3% difference. Cinebench R23 continues the pattern with AMD at 15699 multi-core versus Intel's 13509, and 2216 single-core versus 1907, both yielding 16.2% deltas.

These margins are remarkably consistent, suggesting the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE holds a structural advantage in Cinebench workloads. The 16%+ gap appears across every version and both single-core and multi-core tests. The Intel Core i9-9900 cannot close the gap in any Cinebench test, regardless of the workload scaling.

Geekbench flips the picture. The Intel Core i9-9900 scores 8175 in Geekbench multi-core against 6430 for the AMD chip, a 21.3% advantage for Intel. Single-core Geekbench shows Intel at 1687 versus 1612 for AMD, a narrower 4.4% lead. The multi-core Geekbench delta is the largest margin in any test, and it is the only test where Intel leads by more than 5%.

The overall benchmark average tells a nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE has an average benchmark score of 4411, while the Intel Core i9-9900 averages 4163. The AMD processor sits at the 58th percentile among all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 57th. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E-2288G at 0.9% lower average score, and the AMD EPYC 7232P at 1.3% lower. The Core i9-9900's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-11500H at 0.6% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS at 1% higher.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE wins six of eight tests. It takes all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core), while the Intel Core i9-9900 wins the two Geekbench tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap favors the Intel Core i9-9900 in Geekbench multi-core, where it scores 8175 versus 6430 for AMD, a 21.3% advantage. The largest AMD margin is 16.3% in Cinebench R20 single-core.

Q: How do the processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE scores 15699, while the Intel Core i9-9900 scores 13509. The AMD processor leads by 16.2% in this modern multi-threaded rendering workload.

Q: Does the Intel processor have any single-core advantage?

A: In Geekbench single-core, the Intel Core i9-9900 leads with 1687 versus 1612, a 4.4% margin. However, in all three Cinebench single-core tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE leads by roughly 16%.

Q: How do their overall average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE has an average benchmark score of 4411, which is higher than the Intel Core i9-9900's 4163. The AMD processor ranks at the 58th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel ranks at the 57th.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E-2288G (0.9% lower), Intel Core i7-9800X (1% higher), AMD EPYC 7232P (1.3% lower), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE (1.3% higher). For the Intel Core i9-9900, they are the Intel Core i5-11500H (0.6% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS (1% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (1.2% higher), and Intel Core i5-12500T (1.3% lower).

The Verdict

The data points to different use cases for each processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is the clear choice for Cinebench-style workloads, which typically represent multi-threaded content creation and 3D rendering. Its consistent 16% lead across all three Cinebench versions indicates a robust advantage in these tasks that scales from single-core to multi-core.

The Intel Core i9-9900 holds a strong position in Geekbench multi-core, where its 21.3% lead is the largest margin recorded in any test. This suggests the Intel architecture handles certain multi-threaded workloads more efficiently, particularly those that resemble Geekbench's task mix. The single-core Geekbench result also favors Intel, though by a modest 4.4%.

For users running Cinebench-based applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE is the statistically superior option. For those whose workloads align with Geekbench's measured performance, the Intel Core i9-9900 offers a meaningful advantage. The overall average benchmark score favors AMD, but the choice ultimately depends on which benchmark suite best represents the intended workload. The production status also differs: the AMD chip is active, while the Intel part is end-of-life.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several core specifications. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.10 GHz, dual-channel DDR4 memory support, and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both have locked multipliers. The differences appear in boost clock, TDP, socket, L2 cache, L3 cache, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and integrated graphics.

The Intel Core i9-9900 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE boosts to 4.30 GHz. Intel has a 65 W TDP, while AMD operates at 35 W. The AMD chip uses Socket AM4; Intel uses Socket 1151. Intel's L2 cache is 256 KB per core versus 512 KB per core for AMD. Intel has 16 MB shared L3 cache, while AMD has 8 MB. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD versus 42.7 GB/s for Intel. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. AMD integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while Intel has UHD Graphics 630.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i9-9900 is $423. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel chip was released on 2019-04-22, while AMD followed on 2020-07-20. Intel's die size is 180.3 mm²; AMD's is 156 mm².

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE uses Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i9-9900 uses Coffee Lake architecture with the Coffee Lake-R codename, on a 14 nm process fabricated by Intel. AMD's transistor count is listed at 9,800 million, while Intel's is not recorded in the database.

The L1 cache is identical for both: 64 KB per core. The L2 and L3 configurations differ, as noted above. AMD's smaller 8 MB L3 cache pairs with a 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, while Intel's larger 16 MB L3 cache pairs with a lower 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which Intel does not, a meaningful feature for certain professional workloads.

The integrated graphics differ in brand: Radeon Vega 8 for AMD versus UHD Graphics 630 for Intel. Both processors are desktop parts and neither has an unlocked multiplier. AMD's production status is active, while Intel's is end-of-life. The process node difference, 7 nm versus 14 nm, likely contributes to AMD's lower 35 W TDP despite similar core counts, and the benchmark results reflect different architectural priorities in rendering versus general compute tasks.