Intel Core i7-9700F vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-9700F or Intel Core i7-9700F – 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 Intel Core i7-9700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
9 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700F Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8 Threads 12
8x Cores 6x
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 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 --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 42.7 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
520 $ Release price 185 $
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 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 --
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
17803
17803
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
9150
9150
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
8540
8540

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6784
6784

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6821
6821
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6585
6585
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6520
6520

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3990
3990
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3644
3644
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3570
3570

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1578
1578
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1541
1541

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1250
1250
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1181
1181

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1183
1183

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
472
472
Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
465
465

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
209
209
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
197
197