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Intel Core i9-11900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

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 i9-11900K

  • Blender render score 173 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Blender render score 181 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.4 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 3700X is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-11900K173

Median of 4 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X181

Median of 32 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A50%Fair
B37%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-11900K · Max boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Office Work

A65%Good
B39%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-11900K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A56%Good
B38%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-11900K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A37%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-11900K comes out ahead

It wins 2 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i9-11900K

52/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

38/100

AIntel Core i9-11900K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (20% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Blender render score 173 samples/min vs 181 samples/min (4% lower)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • Blender render score 181 samples/min vs 173 samples/min (5% higher)
  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Max boost clock 4.4 GHz vs 5.3 GHz (17% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-11900KBAMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.173 samples/min181 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.432
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.5 GHz3.6 GHz Better +3%
Max boost clock5.3 GHz Better +20%4.4 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB32 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRocket LakeZen 2
SocketLGA1200AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm7 nm
Release year20212019
Launch price$539$329

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Intel Core i9-11900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-11900K and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X posts a median render score of 181 against 173 for Intel Core i9-11900K, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 32 and 4 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-11900K: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $539. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $329.

Our overall scores are 52 for Core i9-11900K and 38 for Ryzen 7 3700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-11900K; for office work: Core i9-11900K; for daily use: Core i9-11900K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 7 3700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-11900K or the Ryzen 7 3700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X posts a median render score of 181 against 173 for Intel Core i9-11900K, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 32 and 4 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-11900K or the Ryzen 7 3700X?

The Intel Core i9-11900K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 3700X draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-11900K and the Ryzen 7 3700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-11900K launched at $539 and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at $329. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-11900K or the Ryzen 7 3700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-11900K (50 vs 37 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.