AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i9-9900K
36.2Single-core40.4
42.3Multi-core41.2
60.3Gamingspec-based47.4
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+1). Intel Core i9-9900K 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
- 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
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 36
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,500
- 14% higher Boost clock: 5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 29% | 1,720+15%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | 8,800+5%Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 29% | 1,280+1%Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 46% | 12,400+2%Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 22,700+22%Bottom 41% | 18,600Bottom 32% |
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