intel
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-9700K
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Core i7-9700K
$385 • Oct 2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
$329 • Apr 2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-9700K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 37 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 105 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 96 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Coffee Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 12nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | 180.3 mm² | 213 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 4800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 85°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-9700K
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-9700K
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-9700K
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-9700K
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i7-9700K
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i7-9700K
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Comparison in Games (90 benchmarks)
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Battlefield™ 2042
Call of Duty®: Vanguard
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It's a Tie!
Based on 90 benchmarks across 70 games
Intel Core i7-9700K
INTEL • 8/8 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.7GHz
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