Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs i7-9700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9700K
2018
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
9.10
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
31.73
+249%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D outperforms Core i7-9700K by a whopping 249% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking835129
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.1646.66
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency9.0725.02
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$374$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 552% better value for money than i7-9700K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size178 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketLGA-1151AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon Graphics
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 9 7900X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-9700K 9.10
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 31.73
+249%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-9700K 14458
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 50397
+249%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9700K 1694
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 2857
+68.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9700K 7192
Ryzen 9 7900X3D 17577
+144%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.10 31.73
Integrated graphics card 3.09 1.98
Recency 19 October 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 120 Watt

i7-9700K has 56.1% faster integrated GPU, and 26.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D, on the other hand, has a 248.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-9700K in performance tests.


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