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Intel Core i9-9900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X

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 i9-9900K

  • Blender render score 183 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 3800X

  • Blender render score 192 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.5 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 3800X is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-9900K183

Median of 12 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X192

Median of 7 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

A44%Fair
B39%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-9900K · Max boost clock: 5.0 GHz vs 4.5 GHz

Office Work

A65%Good
B35%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-9900K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A57%Good
B35%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-9900K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A38%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-9900K comes out ahead

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

AIntel Core i9-9900K

51/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X

37/100

AIntel Core i9-9900K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (11% higher)
  • TDP / base power 95 W vs 105 W (10% lower)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 16 MB vs 32 MB (50% lower)
  • Base clock 3.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (8% lower)
  • Blender render score 183 samples/min vs 192 samples/min (5% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 3800X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 16 MB (100% higher)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz (8% higher)
  • Blender render score 192 samples/min vs 183 samples/min (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 95 W (11% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.5 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (10% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-9900KBAMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.183 samples/min192 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.127
Cores & clocks
Cores88
Efficiency (E) cores——
Threads1616
Base clock3.6 GHz3.9 GHz Better +8%
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +11%4.5 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache16 MB32 MB Better +100%
Memory supportDDR4DDR4
Power
TDP / base power95 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureCoffee Lake RefreshZen 2
SocketLGA1151AM4
Manufacturing process14 nm7 nm
Release year20182019
Launch price$488$399

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Intel Core i9-9900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-9900K and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3800X posts a median render score of 192 against 183 for Intel Core i9-9900K, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 12 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-9900K: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 95 W tdp / base power, released in 2018, launched at $488. AMD Ryzen 7 3800X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.5 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $399.

Our overall scores are 51 for Core i9-9900K and 37 for Ryzen 7 3800X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-9900K; for office work: Core i9-9900K; for daily use: Core i9-9900K; 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 i9-9900K vs Ryzen 7 3800X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-9900K or the Ryzen 7 3800X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 3800X posts a median render score of 192 against 183 for Intel Core i9-9900K, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 7 and 12 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-9900K or the Ryzen 7 3800X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i9-9900K at 95 W, so the Core i9-9900K draws 11% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-9900K and the Ryzen 7 3800X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-9900K launched at $488 and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at $399. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-9900K or the Ryzen 7 3800X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-9900K (44 vs 39 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.