AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i7-9700K
29.7Single-core39
28.7Multi-core35.5
40.5Gamingspec-based39.8
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 31009 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+9) and multi-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 3 3100 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 3100
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 29
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 67% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,700 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 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 3100 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | 1,680+29%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 15% | 7,000+63%Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Bottom 21% | 1,250+10%Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 17% | 9,700+67%Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 11,800Bottom 18% | 14,300+21%Bottom 25% |
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