| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Core i9-11900K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+4% | 5.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 128 MB+700% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+200% | 4 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Rocket Lake |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
| PCIe Version | 5+25% | 4 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 120W+4% | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power | 162W+35% | 251W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $599 | $539+11% |
| Release Date | 2025-03-12 | 2021-03-01 |