CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 80.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 98.1% advantage
The Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz has the highest core count with 10 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 i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2018

Market Position

660th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs902nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs227th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

3.30GHz

2,457

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

3.30GHz

20,210

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz

3.30GHz

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9820X CPU @ 3.30GHz

3.30GHz

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

3.3 GHz

3.30GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

4.2 GHz

3.30GHz

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

10 Threads: 20

3.30GHz

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

FCLGA2066

3.30GHz

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

165 W

3.30GHz

💾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: 10 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 10 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 10 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 17 MB

3.30GHz

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz 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 i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.