AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core i9-10850K
38.6Single-core40.7
64.6Multi-core47
79Gamingspec-based54
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X5 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.4 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18). 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 9 3950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 47
- 220% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 72% higher PassMark: 39,000 vs 22,700
- 60% higher cores: 16 vs 10
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- 76% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 142 W
- 11% higher Boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
- Lower launch price: $453 vs $749
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2020 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 250 W+76% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+220% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,570Bottom 37% | 1,700+8%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,300+32%Top 39% | 10,100Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,320+1%Bottom 35% | 1,310Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,700+57%Top 22% | 15,700Top 43% |
| PassMark | 39,000+72%Top 27% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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