AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core i7-11700K
38.6Single-core47.9
64.6Multi-core46.8
79Gaming47.4
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.4 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+32) and Multi-core (+18). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 9 3950X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 65 vs 47
- Stronger gaming score: 79 vs 47
- 300% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 16 MB
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 48 vs 39
- 77% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 142 W
- 17% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,550 vs 1,320
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 1,570
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $749
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 251 W+77% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+300% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i7-11700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,570Top 57% | 1,800+15%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,300+39%Top 25% | 9,600Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,320Top 56% | 1,550+17%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,700+65%Top 15% | 15,000Top 36% |
| PassMark | 39,000+58%Top 16% | 24,700Top 39% |
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