AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i9-9900K
93.2Single-core40.4
98.7Multi-core41.2
95Gamingspec-based47.4
18 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 96.1 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+58) and single-core (+53). 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 9 9950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 41
- 700% higher L2 cache: 16 MB vs 2 MB
- 700% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 16 MB
- 277% higher PassMark: 70,094 vs 18,600
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- 44% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $488 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 95 W+44% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+93% | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+14% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+700% | 16 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,434+100%Top 1% | 1,720Bottom 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,405+155%Top 4% | 8,800Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,259+76%Top 8% | 1,280Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,018+239%Top 4% | 12,400Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 70,094+277%Top 2% | 18,600Bottom 32% |
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