Product Comparison: Intel Core i9-9920X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X


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Intel Core i9-9920X CPU Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Unlocked Desktop Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
AMD
Model
Core i9-9920X
Ryzen 9 3900X
Origin
China
China
About the Product
This processor has 12 cores that run at a nominal clock speed of 3.5 GHz, 4.4 GHz with Turbo Boost and 4.5 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0. Features include a 4-channel DDR4 memory controller and an unlocked multiplier.
Higher speeds. More memory. Wider bandwidth. You must push every lever, squeeze every ounce, and leave nothing on the table. AMD's Ryzen 9 processor was designed to break expectations and set a new standard for high-performance processors.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
5.7 in.
Width
4 in.
5.7 in.
Depth
2 in.
5.7 in.
Weight
2.28 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA2066
AM4
Lithography
14 nm
7 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Skylake
Matisse
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i9-9920X CPU Processor
  • Worked fantastic out of the box with no issues. I love that it supports the latest socket type.
  • Great processor. The perfect socket for such a powerful processor.
  • This processor is a monster with such a cool socket.
  • This socket can give full performance to such a processor. Easy to install.
  • The socket pins are bent during installation. Difficult to install for a beginner.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Unlocked Desktop Processor
  • I love that AMD is using AM4 still which gives you some backwards compatibility with motherboard selection.
  • Still AM4-compatible! Perfect for my case.
  • Check your motherboard compatibility for the AM4 Matisse. Easy to setup.
  • Its just so damn good, easy to drop in to an existing AM4 motherboard.
  • Seems like a good upgrade for older AM4 boards.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
12
12
CPU Threads
24
24
Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
4.6 GHz
Max TDP
165 W
105 W
Max Temperature
92 °C
95 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i9-9920X CPU Processor
  • The 9920x is an excellent processor and performs well in video editing.
  • Super fast for audio/video rendering.
  • Turbo boosts to workload optimized fantastic speeds when needed.
  • 12 cores and 24 threads are wonderful to have for gaming and multi-thread applications.
  • The speed is terrific! An incredible number of cores and threads. I very pleased.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Unlocked Desktop Processor
  • The clocks and boost speeds run speedier, and this is stable with my memory.
  • The higher clock speed is noticeable. I like it.
  • I've had no problems hitting and exceeding the advertised clock speeds.
  • It not have the fastest core clock speed of all processors out there.
  • The only issue is the boost clock not reaching the advertised 4.6GHz but AMD promised to fix that in upcoming BIOS updates.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
768 kB
L2 Cache Size
12000 kB
6000 kB
L3 Cache Size
19250 kB
64000 kB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
4
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
85 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i9-9920X CPU Processor
  • The cache will be enough for any game at maximum settings.
  • This is amazing CPU performance with so much cache.
  • I can't believe my eyes when I see the amount of cache in this processor. Perfect gaming performance.
  • Supports the latest type of memory at the ideal frequency.
  • Using DDR4 at 2666 is incredible. Highly recommend.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Unlocked Desktop Processor
  • 24-thread CPU with a massive 64MB L3 cache.
  • 12 Cores 24 Threads - with a massive L3 Cache.
  • With 3900X, memory is stable at 3000 MHz.
  • Easy to overclock memory. Massive L3 Cache!
  • Got this installed and running. It's a beast! Great memory and cache.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
No
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link

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