AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core i7-9700K
62.8Single-core39
55.8Multi-core35.5
87.5Gamingspec-based39.8
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.9 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+24) and multi-core (+20). 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 7700X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 63 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 56 vs 36
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 300% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 130% higher PassMark: 32,877 vs 14,300
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $374
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K
- 21% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 120 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 5 nm+64% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 95 W+21% |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,523+50%Top 38% | 1,680Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,583+108%Top 34% | 7,000Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639+31%Top 49% | 1,250Bottom 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,595+71%Top 37% | 9,700Bottom 35% |
| PassMark | 32,877+130%Top 36% | 14,300Bottom 25% |
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