CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 63.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 53.0% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz has the highest core count with 12 cores

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 i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
432nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs660th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs143rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D
4,431
3.50GHz
2,717

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
3.50GHz
26,180

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz
3.50GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10920X CPU @ 3.50GHz, Intel Core i9-10920X CPU @ 3.50GHz
3.50GHz
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
3.5 GHz
3.50GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
4.8 GHz
3.50GHz
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
12 Threads: 24
3.50GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
FCLGA2066
3.50GHz
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
165 W
3.50GHz
💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 19 MB
3.50GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz 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 i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-10920X @ 3.50GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.