FPSVersusCore i9-9900K vs Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance score
Core i9-9900K and Ryzen 5 7540U are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i9-9900K | Ryzen 5 7540U | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 33.48 | 33.4 |
| Ranking position | 237 | 241 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 18.42 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake Refresh | Zen 4 (Phoenix) |
| Release date | Q4 2018 | Q2 2023 |
Specifications
| Core i9-9900K | Ryzen 5 7540U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | no data | 6 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon 740M Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i9-9900K | Ryzen 5 7540U | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | no data |
| TDP | 95 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i9-9900K | Ryzen 5 7540U | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| Max memory | 128 GB | no data |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCIe lanes | 16 | no data |
Pros and cons
Core i9-9900K
- more cores: 8 vs 6
- more threads: 16 vs 12
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Ryzen 5 7540U
- 35% faster single core
- newer: released in 2023
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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