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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 7 3700X

The Core i7-9700K is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 3700X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $10.99 cheaper!

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CPU

$279.01View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 17% more expensive – $279.01 vs $290.00

CPU

$290.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 months newer
Up to 17% cheaper – $290.00 vs $279.01
Up to 18% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-9700K

528FPS

Ryzen 7 3700X

529FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-9700K

254FPS

Ryzen 7 3700X

257FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-9700K

330FPS

Ryzen 7 3700X

330FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-9700K

209FPS

Ryzen 7 3700X

210FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-9700K

654FPS

Ryzen 7 3700X

656FPS

Valorant2020

625FPS

627FPS

583FPS

585FPS

Destiny 22017

Core i7-9700K

Ryzen 7 3700X

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-9700K

36%

Ryzen 7 3700X

36%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Ryzen 7 3700X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-9700K

12 MB

Ryzen 7 3700X

32 MB

Ryzen 7 3700X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-9700K

4.9 GHz

Ryzen 7 3700X

4.4 GHz

Core i7-9700K boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-9700K

95W

Ryzen 7 3700X

65W

Ryzen 7 3700X draws 30W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-9700K

$279.01

Ryzen 7 3700X

$290.00

Core i7-9700K is $10.99 cheaper.

Core i7-9700KRyzen 7 3700X

LGA1151

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AM4

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-9700K or Ryzen 7 3700X?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-9700K or Ryzen 7 3700X?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 7 3700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-9700K scores 36/100, Ryzen 7 3700X scores 36/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-9700K or Ryzen 7 3700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-9700K or Ryzen 7 3700X?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.