AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-9800X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-9800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9800X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Name Intel Core i7-9800X
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 9
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Core i 9000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9800X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
16 Threads 16
3.85 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9800X does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9800X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q4/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Skylake X Refresh
12 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
320 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
18113
18113
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17588
17588

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
13067
13067
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
9971
9971

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9402
9402
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
7100
7100

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
7654
7654
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
6789
6789

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
4799
4799
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4467
4467

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4338
4338
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
3951
3951

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1372
1372
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1294
1294

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1271
1271
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1071
1071

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1155
1155
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1062
1062

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
455
455
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
411
411