Intel Core i9 9900K Linux Benchmarks - 15-Way Intel/AMD Comparison On Ubuntu 18.10

Next up is a look at the performance-per-dollar for the newer Intel/AMD CPUs available through retail channels and their pricing information obtained from NewEgg.

Where the AMD Ryzen 7 processors win handedly is with the performance-per-dollar (value). While the Core i9 9900K was faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X almost across the board, it costs $499 USD while the Ryzen 7 2700X can be found for about $304 USD or the Ryzen 7 2700 for just $249. Intel CPUs have long commanded a price premium and it remains that way with the 9th Gen CPUs.