AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i9-10900K
36.2Single-core41.9
42.3Multi-core48.2
60.3Gaming54.6
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X12 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-10900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+6) and Single-core (+6). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 55
- 60% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 3 MB
- 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
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger Multi-core score: 48 vs 42
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,300 vs 12,100
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 250 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+60% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-10900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Top 65% | 1,730+15%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Top 51% | 10,400+24%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Top 63% | 1,340+6%Top 52% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Top 46% | 16,300+35%Top 30% |
| PassMark | 22,700Top 42% | 23,700+4%Top 40% |
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