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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i9 11900KF: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i9 11900KF separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 128 MB, Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i9 11900KF at 16 MB, 88% in favour of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. L2 Cache splits them by another 83%, again favouring AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. They match on form factor, market segment and memory channels.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Rocket Lake |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2021 |
| TDP | 120 W | 125 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | LGA 1200 |
| Socket Status | Current | End of Life |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| SMT Enabled | true | Yes |
| P-Core Base Clock | 4.4 | 3.5 GHz |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.5 | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 2 MB-83% |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB | 16 MB-87% |
| Base Power | 120 W | 125 W |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | true | No |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 20-17% |
| Launch MSRP | 599 | $549 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Retail |
| Architecture | Zen 5 (9000 series) | Rocket Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core |
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
9.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs available, its huge L3 cache translating directly into higher in-game frame rates.