Ryzen 7 3700X vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.72
Ryzen 7 3700X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.76
+0.3%

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking507503
Place by popularitynot in top-10095
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data19.36
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency8.1220.66
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date19 October 2019 (4 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$329

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no data

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.

i9-10900X 14.72
Ryzen 7 3700X 14.76
+0.3%

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.

i9-10900X 22478
Ryzen 7 3700X 22546
+0.3%

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.

i9-10900X 1591
Ryzen 7 3700X 1671
+5%

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.

i9-10900X 9625
+18.9%
Ryzen 7 3700X 8092

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.72 14.76
Recency 19 October 2019 27 May 2019
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i9-10900X has an age advantage of 4 months, and 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

Ryzen 7 3700X, on the other hand, has a 0.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10900X and Ryzen 7 3700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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