Intel Core i9-10900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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Intel Core i9-10900KF or Intel Core i9-10900KF – 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 i9-10900KF features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
10 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10900KF Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900KF is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
20 Threads 24
10x Cores 12x
10 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 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 45.8 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
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
95 W TDP down None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900KF 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 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
472 $ Release price 485 $
Comet Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
20.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 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 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
32755
32755
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22978
22978

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
18165
18165
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
15945
15945

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
13271
13271
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
12214
12214

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
11344
11344

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
10689
10689
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10634
10634

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
8183
8183
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
7381
7381

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
6954
6954
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
6419
6419

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
3168
3168
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2668
2668

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1864
1864
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1714
1714

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1417
1417
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1300
1300

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1382
1382
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1302
1302

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
645
645
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
502
502

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
587
587
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
536
536

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
281
281
Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
240
240

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
232
232
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
214
214

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i9-10900KF
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
126
126
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
115.9
115.9

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