AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7-9700F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X – 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 3700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 9000
3 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Name Intel Core i7-9700F
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
16 Threads 8
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2019
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
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
330 $ Release price 520 $
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
32.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151-2
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
22674
22674
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
12355
12355
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
9450
9450
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8732
8732
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8693
8693
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5447
5447
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4834
4834
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2114
2114
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1637
1637
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1252
1252
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
501
501
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465