AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i7-9700K
56.3Single-core39
44.9Multi-core35.5
87.5Gamingspec-based39.8
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 59 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+17) and multi-core (+9). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 5 7500X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 45 vs 36
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 200% higher L2 cache: 6 MB vs 2 MB
- 75% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 33% higher cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,680Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 7,000Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+31%Top 49% | 1,250Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969+34%Bottom 48% | 9,700Bottom 35% |
| PassMark | 24,973+75%Bottom 46% | 14,300Bottom 25% |
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