i9-13950HX vs Ryzen 7 3700X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 3700X
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.18
Core i9-13950HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
27.34
+92.8%

Core i9-13950HX outperforms Ryzen 7 3700X by an impressive 93% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking513179
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation19.25no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Intel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency20.5446.80
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date7 July 2019 (5 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329$590

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.65 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 3700X 14.18
i9-13950HX 27.34
+92.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 3700X 22529
i9-13950HX 43422
+92.7%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Ryzen 7 3700X 5839
i9-13950HX 11424
+95.6%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Ryzen 7 3700X 40439
i9-13950HX 80693
+99.5%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Ryzen 7 3700X 13815
i9-13950HX 19311
+39.8%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Ryzen 7 3700X 23
i9-13950HX 60
+159%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen 7 3700X 2092
i9-13950HX 4529
+116%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 7 3700X 204
i9-13950HX 297
+45.6%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 7 3700X 2.3
i9-13950HX 3.57
+55.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 7 3700X 8960
i9-13950HX 20036
+124%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 7 3700X 181
+63.4%
i9-13950HX 111

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 7 3700X 1304
i9-13950HX 2043
+56.7%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 7 3700X 5333
i9-13950HX 6754
+26.6%

7-Zip

Ryzen 7 3700X 57307
i9-13950HX 116665
+104%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.18 27.34
Recency 7 July 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i9-13950HX has a 92.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13950HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 3700X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 3700X is a desktop processor while Core i9-13950HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-13950HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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