Intel Core i9-9900KF | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-9900KF and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-9900KF 8 core processor released in Q1/2019 with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (81) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (74) |
Intel Core i 9000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
9 | Generation | 3 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
Intel Core i9-10900KF | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9900KF is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-9900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-9900KF, while the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-9900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-9900KF has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-9900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
119 W @ 28 s | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9900KF has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-9900KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
600 $ | Release price | 329 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9900KF
Geekbench 6 MT: 8,182 / 600 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Geekbench 6 MT: 8,693 / 329 $ |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9900KF | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
Unknown | One Gaming PC Ryzen 7 3700X HP Pavilion TP01-0007ng silber (8BS43EA#ABD) HP Omen PC Obelisk 875-0255ng (8FH42EA#ABD) |