Intel Core i9-10900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
The Intel Core i9-10900K leads on gaming, scoring 79 — about 6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X. For AI workloads the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the Intel Core i9-10900K is the cheaper of the two: the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X costs around 2% more. For bang for your buck, the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core i9-10900K is faster, but the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X gives more performance for the money.
| Core i9-10900KIntelLGA1200our pick | Ryzen 9 3900XAMDAM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 79 ★ | 74.3 |
| 3D Modelling | 46.7 | 54.7 ★ |
| AI | 32.4 | 40.2 ★ |
| VR | 79 ★ | 74.3 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 90.2 | 94 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 53.3 | 69.2 ★ |
| AI | 37 | 50.9 ★ |
| VR | 90.2 | 94 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 99.6 ★ | 87.9 |
| Cores | 10 | 12 ★ |
| Threads | 20 | 24 ★ |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz ★ | 4.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 64 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 78 ★ | 74 |
| Cinebench MT | 14500 | 18300 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W ★ |
| RRP | €449 ★ | €459 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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