CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 70.8%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 32.4% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
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 i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz
Release Date
Q1 2019
Market Position
331st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs768th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs109th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9800X3D
4,431
3.10GHz
2,595
Multi-Thread Performance
9800X3D
40,043
3.10GHz
30,254
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz
3.10GHz
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9960X CPU @ 3.10GHz
3.10GHz
âš¡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
3.1 GHz
3.10GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
4.4 GHz
3.10GHz
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
16 Threads: 32
3.10GHz
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
FCLGA2066
3.10GHz
âš¡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
165 W
3.10GHz
💾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
3.10GHz
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz 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 i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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