Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-9700F vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
AMD
Model
Core i7-9700F
Ryzen 7 3700X
Origin
China
China
About the Product
New Intel Core i7-9700F processor codenamed Coffee Lake microarchitecture. Designed for the LGA 1151 socket. The processor is manufactured according to the 14-nm technical process, has 8 cores, which operate in 8 threads with a nominal clock frequency of 3GHz, 4.7GHz in Turbo Boost mode.
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Package Size
Height
4.57 in.
5.45 in.
Width
3.98 in.
5.45 in.
Depth
2.76 in.
5.45 in.
Weight
0.9 lbs.
1.85 lbs.

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Details
Socket
FCLGA1151
AM4
Lithography
14 nm
7 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Coffee Lake
Matisse
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-9700F CPU Processor
  • If you know anything about processors swapping out and install will a breeze.
  • This chip has a simple and intuitive installation, the socket is convenient.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Unlocked Desktop Processor
  • Installation was typically easy as it is for all AM4 sockets.
  • Fairly quiet fan. The fan is easy to install. No need to screw it into your motherboard. Makes replacing it much easier.
  • The fan's RGB is great with the Wraith Prism software.
  • Good price for such a powerful CPU. AMD is ethical unlike Intel.
  • The install was quick and easy. Great type of socket.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
8
8
CPU Threads
8
16
Clock Speed
3 GHz
3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
4.4 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
95 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-9700F CPU Processor
  • This CPU is amazing, so fast and easily and stably.
  • With the right motherboard, you get a stable 5.1GHz from a slight overclock.
  • Very fast and brilliant overclocking. Thanks to Intel for such a chip.
  • Very fast processor. Games for the processor are not a problem.
  • I overclocked this CPU to 5GHz and it worked easily.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Unlocked Desktop Processor
  • Excellent performance. Doesn't get hot in gaming.
  • The heatsink while massive, is gorgeous and unbelievably quiet.
  • Works flawlessly under intensive workloads. Renders videos like it's nothing.
  • Extremely easy install. It's practically just clipped in. Superfast, can work on X370 ASUS Prime and X570 motherboards.
  • Pretty high idle temperatures. I'm getting ~50-60C.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
512 kB
512 kB
L2 Cache Size
2048 kB
4000 kB
L3 Cache Size
12000 kB
32000 kB
Max Memory Size
128 GB
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR4
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
41.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Intel Core i7-9700F

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-9700F CPU Processor
  • Has been working well with my 32GB RAM at 3200GHz. I highly recommend this.
  • It's just an awesome processor. The cache size is 12 MB, which is a lot.
  • I put this processor in my gaming computer. Great performance with 64GB of RAM.
  • I have had a great experience with this processor. The cache size is enough for work and play.
  • A processor for every day for any task. Good memory bandwidth.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Unlocked Desktop Processor
  • I'm happy that my memory can run and its stock speeds at 3200mhz with no issues.
  • Memory DOCP setting in BIOS is no fuss no muss.
  • Runs at full boost clock! Amazing performance.
  • Overclocks memory better. Great cpu. Great price.
  • Memory performance, while improved over the previous generation, can still be a little finicky.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
No
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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