Intel Core i9-10900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-10900KF and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-10900KF
- CPU is newer: launch date 5 month(s) later
- Around 13% higher clock speed: 5.30 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
- Around 15% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3117 vs 2705
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 30 Apr 2020 vs 25 Nov 2019 |
| Maximum frequency | 5.30 GHz vs 4.7 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3117 vs 2705 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 10
- 12 more threads: 32 vs 20
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- Around 60% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3.2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3.2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 19% lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 125 Watt
- Around 72% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 38749 vs 22518
- Around 20% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 10742 vs 8938
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 16 vs 10 |
| Number of threads | 32 vs 20 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 14 nm |
| L1 cache | 1 MB vs 640 KB |
| L2 cache | 8 MB vs 2560 KB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB vs 20 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 Watt vs 125 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 38749 vs 22518 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10742 vs 8938 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-10900KF
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
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| Name | Intel Core i9-10900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 3117 | 2705 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 22518 | 38749 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 8938 | 10742 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1296 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 14150 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i9-10900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Comet Lake | Zen 2 |
| Launch date | 30 Apr 2020 | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $463 - $474 | $749 |
| Place in performance rating | 551 | 586 |
| Processor Number | i9-10900KF | |
| Series | 10th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| OPN PIB | 100-100000051WOF | |
| OPN Tray | 100-000000051 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.70 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | |
| L1 cache | 640 KB | 1 MB |
| L2 cache | 2560 KB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 64 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 5.30 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of cores | 10 | 16 |
| Number of threads | 20 | 32 |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 95 Watt | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 3.30 GHz | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | AM4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 105 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 40 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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