CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 76.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 69.3% advantage
  • The Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz 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 i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2017
Market Position
516th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs847th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs175th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D
4,431
2.90GHz
2,507

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
2.90GHz
23,651

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz
2.90GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7920X CPU @ 2.90GHz, Intel Core i9-7920X CPU @ 2.90GHz
2.90GHz
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
2.9 GHz
2.90GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
4.4 GHz
2.90GHz
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
12 Threads: 24
2.90GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
FCLGA2066
2.90GHz
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
140 W
2.90GHz
💾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: 17 MB
2.90GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz 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 i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-7920X @ 2.90GHz drawing more power under load (140W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.