AMD Ryzen 7 3800X vs Intel Core i9-9820X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X or AMD Ryzen 7 3800X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i9-9820X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9820X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 9000X
3 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Name Intel Core i9-9820X
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-9820X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9820X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
16 Threads 20
8x Cores 10x
8 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9820X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9820X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 17.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2018
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
385 $ Release price 889 $
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Skylake X Refresh
32.0 MB L3-Cache 17.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
23322
23322
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
19671
19671

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
10465
10465
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
9065
9065

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
9361
9361
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
7965
7965

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
5544
5544
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
5380
5380

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
4960
4960
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
4677
4677

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
2165
2165
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1987
1987

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1742
1742
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1394
1394

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1271
1271
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1121
1121

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
509
509
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
422
422

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
209
209
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
184
184

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
167.6
167.6
Intel Core i9-9820X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
155.6
155.6