CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 79.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 23.3% advantage
The Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz has the highest core count with 16 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 i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2019

Market Position

331st fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs768th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs109th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X

4,652

3.10GHz

2,595

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X

37,308

3.10GHz

30,254

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

9700X

Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

3.10GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor

9700X

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9960X CPU @ 3.10GHz

3.10GHz

⚡Base Clock

3.8 GHz

9700X

3.1 GHz

3.10GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.5 GHz

9700X

4.4 GHz

3.10GHz

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9700X

16 Threads: 32

3.10GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9700X

FCLGA2066

3.10GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

9700X

165 W

3.10GHz

💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 22 MB

3.10GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz 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 i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.