AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7-10700K
36.2Single-core39.9
42.3Multi-core42
60.3Gaming48
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+12) and Multi-core (+0). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 3700X
- Stronger gaming score: 60 vs 48
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 40 vs 36
- 160% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 88 W
- 16% higher Boost clock: 5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,670 vs 1,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 229 W+160% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500 | 1,670+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400 | 8,600+2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270 | 1,300+2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100 | 13,000+7% |
| PassMark | 22,700+16% | 19,500 |
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