AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i7-9700K
20Single-core39
22Multi-core35.5
20.6Gaming39.8
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120014 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+19) and Single-core (+19). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 39 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 40 vs 21
- 223% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 3,000
- 192% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 2,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 119 W+35% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+44% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 1,680+83%Top 53% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 7,000+192%Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,250+51%Top 66% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 9,700+223%Top 59% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 14,300+186%Top 64% |
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