intel
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i9-9900K
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Intel Core i9-9900K
Intel Core i9-9900K
$488 • Oct 2018
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
$399 • Jul 2019
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-9900K | AMD Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 39 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 105 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Coffee Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 180.3 mm² | 74 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 3800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9900K
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9900K
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9900K
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-9900K
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-9900K
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
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 i9-9900K
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Comparison in Games (56 benchmarks)
It Takes Two
Baldur's Gate 3
The Medium
HITMAN 3 - Deluxe Pack
DOOM Eternal
Immortals Fenyx Rising
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It's a Tie!
Based on 56 benchmarks across 42 games
Intel Core i9-9900K
INTEL • 8/16 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.9GHz
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