AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i7-9700K
47.9Single-core39
48.2Multi-core35.5
87.5Gamingspec-based39.8
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 5800X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 48 vs 36
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 10% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 105 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $374 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 95 W+10% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+19% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+13%Bottom 48% | 1,680Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500+50%Top 49% | 7,000Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470+18%Bottom 42% | 1,250Bottom 27% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200+46%Top 50% | 9,700Bottom 34% |
| PassMark | 28,100+97%Top 45% | 14,300Bottom 25% |
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