AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-10850K
85.6Single-core40.7
62.4Multi-core47
67.2Gaming54
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+45) and Multi-core (+15). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 41
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 47
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 54
- 220% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 85% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,150 vs 1,700
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 250 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+6% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+220% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+83% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+85%Top 5% | 1,700Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500+63%Top 15% | 10,100Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+64%Top 9% | 1,310Top 57% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+24%Top 21% | 15,700Top 34% |
| PassMark | 38,500+70%Top 18% | 22,700Top 42% |
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