AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i9-9900KS
36.2Single-core48
42.2Multi-core42.8
60.3Gamingspec-based47.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900KS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 44.9 against 45.5 for Intel Core i9-9900KS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-9900KS edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
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
- 49% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 127 W
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $513
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 36
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,892 vs 1,500
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,953 vs 8,400
- 14% higher Boost clock: 5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- 14% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,025 vs 2,654
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | FCLGA1151 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+49% | 127 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| 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 i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-9900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 30% | 1,892+26%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | 9,953+18%Top 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 43% | — |
| PassMark | 22,379+16%Top 49% | 19,345Bottom 42% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,654Bottom 27% | 3,025+14%Bottom 42% |
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