AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7-9700K
36.2Single-core39
42.3Multi-core35.5
60.3Gamingspec-based39.8
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). 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 7 3700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 36
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 59% higher PassMark: 22,700 vs 14,300
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,680 vs 1,500
- 11% higher Boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 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 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 29% | 1,680+12%Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400+20%Bottom 42% | 7,000Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270+2%Bottom 29% | 1,250Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100+25%Bottom 46% | 9,700Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 22,700+59%Bottom 41% | 14,300Bottom 25% |
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