AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-10700K
85.6Single-core39.9
62.4Multi-core42
67.2Gamingspec-based48
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+46) and multi-core (+20). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 9700X
- Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 42
- 300% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 97% higher PassMark: 38,500 vs 19,500
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K
- 160% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 229 W+160% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+8% | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+89%Top 12% | 1,670Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500+92%Top 26% | 8,600Bottom 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+65%Top 17% | 1,300Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+50%Top 29% | 13,000Bottom 49% |
| PassMark | 38,500+97%Top 28% | 19,500Bottom 34% |
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