AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT vs Intel Core i9-10900KF
40.1Single-core48.3
45.1Multi-core43.6
62.2Gamingspec-based54.6
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT scores 47.9 against 47.7 for Intel Core i9-10900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
- 60% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2.5 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
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $472
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10900KF
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 40
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 13% higher Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
- 12% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,119 vs 2,797
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | FCLGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+5% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+60% | 2.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT | Intel Core i9-10900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 23,390+6%Top 48% | 22,129Top 50% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,797Bottom 35% | 3,119+12%Bottom 45% |
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