Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs i7-9700E
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 934 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 11.55 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Granite Ridge (2024) |
| Release date | 23 April 2019 (5 years ago) | 7 November 2024 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $479 |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 2.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 96 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Die size | 180.3 mm2 | 70.6 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 8,315 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1151 | AM5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 120 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| TSX | + | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Security technologies
Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 24 |
Pros & cons summary
| Integrated graphics card | 3.09 | 1.98 |
| Recency | 23 April 2019 | 7 November 2024 |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 120 Watt |
i7-9700E has 56.1% faster integrated GPU, and 84.6% lower power consumption.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. We've got no test results to judge.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9700E and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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