CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 31.1%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 67.4% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

214th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs61st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2021

Market Position

509th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs340th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs173rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

3.60GHz

3,380

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

3.60GHz

23,919

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

3.60GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz

3.60GHz

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

3.6 GHz

3.60GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

5.0 GHz

3.60GHz

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

8 Threads: 16

3.60GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

FCLGA1200

3.60GHz

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

125 W

3.60GHz

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

9800X3D

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB

3.60GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-11700KF @ 3.60GHz drawing more power under load (125W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.