| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+12% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 128 MB+967% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | ||
| AM5 |
| LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Coffee Lake Refresh |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+75% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 5+67% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 120W | 95W+26% |
| Max Turbo Power | 162W | 95W+71% |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $599 | $374+60% |
| Release Date | 2025-03-12 | 2018-10-19 |