CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 77.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 38.5% advantage
The Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz has the highest core count with 16 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 i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2017

Market Position

355th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs859th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs120th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

2.80GHz

2,495

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

2.80GHz

28,922

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz

2.80GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7960X CPU @ 2.80GHz, Intel Core i9-7960X CPU @ 2.80GHz

2.80GHz

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

2.8 GHz

2.80GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

4.2 GHz

2.80GHz

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

16 Threads: 32

2.80GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

FCLGA2066

2.80GHz

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

165 W

2.80GHz

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

2.80GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz 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 i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.