Intel Core i9-9900KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i9-9900KF or Intel Core i9-9900KF – 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 Intel Core i9-9900KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9900KF Name AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 7
9 Generation 3
Intel Core i 9000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
16 Threads 16
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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 42.7 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900KF is manufactured using a 14 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 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
600 $ Release price 330 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
22674
22674
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18702
18702

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
12812
12812
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
12355
12355

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
11095
11095
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
9450
9450

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8779
8779
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8732
8732

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8693
8693
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8182
8182

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5564
5564
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
5447
5447

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4995
4995
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
4834
4834

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2245
2245
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
2114
2114

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1650
1650
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1637
1637

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1342
1342
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1252
1252

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1294
1294

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
518
518
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
501
501

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
173
173
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
171
171

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
165.4
165.4
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
160.8
160.8