AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i9-9900K
67.1Single-core40.4
53.5Multi-core41.2
48Gaming47.4
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and Multi-core (+12). 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 8700G
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 40
- Stronger Multi-core score: 54 vs 41
- 300% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 142% higher iGPU clock: 2,900 MHz vs 1,200 MHz
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 35% higher Max turbo power: 119 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 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 8700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+17% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz+142% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+49%Top 23% | 1,720Top 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+48%Top 26% | 8,800Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+40%Top 31% | 1,280Top 62% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+38%Top 29% | 12,400Top 45% |
| PassMark | 29,500+59%Top 28% | 18,600Top 53% |
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