Intel Core i7-9700K VS AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
intel
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-9700K
VS
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i7-9700K
8/8 Cores 3.6GHz N/A Oct 2018
Intel Core i7-9700K
N/A • Oct 2018
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
$329 • Apr 2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8/16 Cores 3.7GHz Apr 2018
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
1285 (+17%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
1102
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Multi Core Performance
9428
Intel Core i7-9700K
10140 (+8%)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
1817 (+43%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
1269
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Multi Core Performance
8435 (+30%)
Intel Core i7-9700K
6487
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
14485
Intel Core i7-9700K
17541 (+21%)
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
133.75 FPS
Intel Core i7-9700K
150.63 FPS (+13%)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Comparison in Games (111 benchmarks)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8 2026 • Action, Adventure, RPG CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
1080p
| ultra
Intel Core i7-9700K (+36%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 96 FPS
MIN 88 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-9700K (+36%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 96 FPS
MIN 88 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
Intel Core i7-9700K (+36%)
MAX 131 FPS
MIN 118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 96 FPS
MIN 88 FPS
Winner
Loser
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
7 2026 • Action, Adventure Asobo Studio
1080p
| ultra
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+35%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 83 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+35%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 83 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
1080p
| ultra
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+35%)
MAX 112 FPS
MIN 103 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 83 FPS
MIN 75 FPS
Winner
Loser
The Sinking City 2
7.5 2026 • Action, Adventure Frogwares
1080p
| ultra
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (+0%)
MAX 54 FPS
MIN 46 FPS
Winner
Loser
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
8 2026 • Action, Adventure Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Barcelona, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft India, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Shanghai
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (+0%)
MAX 70 FPS
MIN 63 FPS
Winner
Loser
007 First Light
8 2026 • Action, Adventure IO Interactive A/S
1080p
| high
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+11%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 80 FPS
MIN 70 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+11%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 80 FPS
MIN 70 FPS
1080p
| high
| dlss balanced
| Patch: v1.0 | Old Hardware
Intel Core i7-9700K (+11%)
MAX 89 FPS
MIN 77 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 80 FPS
MIN 70 FPS
Winner
Loser
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
8 2026 • Action, Adventure KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software
1080p
| high
Intel Core i7-9700K (+13%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 46 FPS
MIN 40 FPS
1080p
| high
| fsr balanced
Intel Core i7-9700K (+13%)
MAX 52 FPS
MIN 44 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
MAX 46 FPS
MIN 40 FPS
Winner
Loser
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It's a Tie!
Based on 111 benchmarks across 89 games
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Avg FPS
Intel Core i7-9700K
VS
0%
0
Avg FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Intel Core i7-9700K
INTEL • 8/8 • 3.6GHz
0
Wins
0
Avg FPS
121
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.7GHz
0
Wins
0
Avg FPS
98
Min FPS
0%
Win Rate
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