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Intel Core i7-9700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-9700K

  • Blender render score 134 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 1700X

  • Blender render score 136 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 3.8 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-9700K134

Median of 9 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 1700X136

Median of 2 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A41%Fair
B20%Basic

Better pick: Core i7-9700K · Max boost clock: 4.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz

Office Work

A64%Good
B27%Basic

Better pick: Core i7-9700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A55%Good
B28%Basic

Better pick: Core i7-9700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A29%Basic
B34%Basic

Better pick: Ryzen 7 1700X · Threads: 16 vs 8

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-9700K comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-9700K

47/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 1700X

27/100

AIntel Core i7-9700K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (29% higher)
  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Threads 8 vs 16 (50% lower)
  • L3 cache 12 MB vs 16 MB (25% lower)
  • Blender render score 134 samples/min vs 136 samples/min (1% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 1700X

Advantages

  • Threads 16 vs 8 (100% higher)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 12 MB (33% higher)
  • Blender render score 136 samples/min vs 134 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Max boost clock 3.8 GHz vs 4.9 GHz (22% lower)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (6% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-9700KBAMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.134 samples/min136 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.92
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads816 Better +100%
Base clock3.6 GHz Better +6%3.4 GHz
Max boost clock4.9 GHz Better +29%3.8 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache12 MB16 MB Better +33%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power95 W95 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureCoffee Lake RefreshZen
SocketLGA1151AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm14 nm
Release year20182017
Launch price$374$399

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Intel Core i7-9700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-9700K and the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 1700X posts a median render score of 136 against 134 for Intel Core i7-9700K, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 2 and 9 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-9700K: 8 cores, 8 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 95 W tdp / base power, released in 2018, launched at $374. AMD Ryzen 7 1700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.8 GHz max boost clock, 95 W tdp / base power, released in 2017, launched at $399.

Our overall scores are 47 for Core i7-9700K and 27 for Ryzen 7 1700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-9700K; for office work: Core i7-9700K; for daily use: Core i7-9700K; for content creation: Ryzen 7 1700X. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 7 1700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-9700K or the Ryzen 7 1700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 1700X posts a median render score of 136 against 134 for Intel Core i7-9700K, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 2 and 9 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-9700K or the Ryzen 7 1700X?

Both are rated at 95 W.

How much did the Core i7-9700K and the Ryzen 7 1700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-9700K launched at $374 and the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X at $399. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-9700K or the Ryzen 7 1700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-9700K (41 vs 20 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.