Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900. Compare dimensions, performance, cache memory, number of cores, clock speed, RAM, power efficiency and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right CPU for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the processor that will best fit your needs.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Type Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1151 Socket Socket AM5
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 5 nm
Thermal Design Power 95 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C 95 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 5.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 28
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel TSX-NI, Intel OS Guard, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX), Intel Optane Memory Supported, Intel Boot Guard AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD EXPO Technology, AMD RyzenTechnologies, "Zen 4" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Number of Threads 8 threads 24 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.6 GHz 3.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5.4 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 12 MB 64 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 12 MB L1 - 768 KB
L2 - 12 MB
L3 - 64 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Type - Radeon Graphics
Base Frequency - 400 MHz
Max Dynamic Frequency - 2.2 GHz
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 9700KF (9th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Prism
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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