AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i9-10900
36.2Single-core44.7
42.2Multi-core39.6
60.3Gamingspec-based54
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 44.9 against 44.8 for Intel Core i9-10900. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 29% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $440
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900
- Stronger single-core score: 45 vs 36
- 155% higher Max turbo power: 224 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 18% higher Boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 224 W+155% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | — |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 43% | — |
| PassMark | 22,379+18%Top 49% | 19,013Bottom 41% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,654Bottom 27% | 2,979+12%Bottom 40% |
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