AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-9700
28.4Single-core38.7
37.2Multi-core32.3
43Gamingspec-based38.5
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 36 against 35.8 for Intel Core i7-9700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 32
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 28
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 14% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,743 vs 2,413
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+23% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 32% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 36% | — |
| PassMark | 17,416+32%Bottom 37% | 13,172Bottom 25% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,413Bottom 16% | 2,743+14%Bottom 33% |
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