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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 96 MB, Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10900F at 20 MB, 79% in favour of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. L2 Cache splits them by another 69%, again favouring AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. They match on form factor, market segment and memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Ryzen | Core i9 |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 9800X3D | 10900F |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Comet Lake |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2020 |
| TDP | 105 W | 65 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1200 |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| SMT Enabled | true | Yes |
| P-Core Base Clock | 4.7 | 2.8 GHz |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.2 | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 2.5 MB-69% |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB | 20 MB-79% |
| Base Power | 120 W | 65 W |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | true | No |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 16-33% |
| Launch MSRP | 479 | $439 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Retail |
| Architecture | Zen 5 (9000 series) | Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs available, its huge L3 cache translating directly into higher in-game frame rates.
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