AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-9700K
28.4Single-core39
37.2Multi-core35.5
43Gamingspec-based39.8
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-9700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.6 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 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
- 23% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 14,300
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 28
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,680 vs 1,255
- 14% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,250 vs 1,120
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 95 W+10% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+19% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,680+34%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 32% | 7,000+6%Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,250+12%Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+8%Bottom 39% | 9,700Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 17,600+23%Bottom 30% | 14,300Bottom 25% |
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