Intel Core i9-9900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X leads on gaming, scoring 74.3 — about 2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K. For AI workloads the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the Intel Core i9-9900K is the cheaper of the two: the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X costs around 2% more. For bang for your buck, the Intel Core i9-9900K is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is faster, but the Intel Core i9-9900K gives more performance for the money.