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Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 9 3900X

Core i9-11900K vs Ryzen 9 3900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for 215.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for 320.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for 215.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for 320.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-11900K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 3900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-11900K is 618 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 3900X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Stray than Ryzen 9 3900X - 189 vs 186 FPS
  • Up to 33% cheaper than Ryzen 9 3900X - $193.77 vs $288.82
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Stray than Ryzen 9 3900X - $1.14 vs $1.72 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 3900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i9-11900K - 105 vs 125 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-11900K - 24 vs 16 threads
This is a free version of Stray.
Stray

Stray

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

189

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.14/FPS

100%

Price, €

€215.08

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Chipset) 125W

Buy for 215.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
Ryzen 9 3900X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

186

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.72/FPS

66%

Price, €

€320.59

67%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core, 24-thread unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for 320.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 8162 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
Ryzen 9 3900X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

10948

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
Ryzen 9 3900X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1693

71%

Multi-Core

9938

90%

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo

Intel Core i9-11900K

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
Rocket LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1200SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
12
16Threads
24
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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