Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 7 2700X: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i7-9700K 2018, $374 · 8/8 cores/threads, 95 W

28.93 +3%

Ryzen 7 2700X 2018 · 8/16 cores/threads, 105 W

27.96

Core i5-12400F Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i7-14700K Core Ultra 7 265K Core i9-14900K

By our estimate, Core i7-9700K beats Ryzen 7 2700X by 3%.

Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM4) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i7-9700K

136

faster than 61% of tested · runs: 41

Ryzen 7 2700X

144+6 %

faster than 65% of tested · runs: 38

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 7 2700X
Score (0–100)	28.93	27.96
Ranking position	318	340
Price/performance (0–100)	27.76	no data
Power efficiency (0–100)	15.91	13.92
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	AMD
Architecture	Coffee Lake Refresh	Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)
Release date	2018-10-19	2018-04-19
Launch price	$374	no data

Specifications

	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 7 2700X
Cores	8	8
Threads	8	16
Base clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz
Boost clock	4.9 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	2 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB
Process node	14 nm	12 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 630	no
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 7 2700X
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
TDP	95 W	105 W

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory type	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2933
Memory channels	2	2
Max memory	128 GB	no data
PCI Express version	3.0	3.0
PCIe lanes	16	no data

Pros and cons

Core i7-9700K

3% higher overall score
23% faster single core
lower TDP: 95 W vs 105 W
has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630)

Ryzen 7 2700X

more threads: 16 vs 8
bigger L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB

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