CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 48.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 63.9% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz has the highest core count with 10 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2020
Market Position
546th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs460th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs186th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
3.70GHz
3,128

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
3.70GHz
22,764

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz
3.70GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz, Intel Core i9-10900K CPU @ 3.70GHz
3.70GHz
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
3.7 GHz
3.70GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
5.3 GHz
3.70GHz
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
10 Threads: 20
3.70GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
FCLGA1200
3.70GHz
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
125 W
3.70GHz
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 10 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 10 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 10 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 20 MB
3.70GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10900K @ 3.70GHz drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.