CPU
GPU
Core i7-9700F
Ryzen 3 210
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700F
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9700F | Ryzen 3 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($99) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9700F | Ryzen 3 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($99) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700F and Ryzen 3 210
Core i7-9700F
The Core i7-9700F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,165 points. Launch price was $323.
Ryzen 3 210
The Ryzen 3 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,209 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9700F packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 210 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-9700F versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 210 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-9700F uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 210 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700F scores 13,165 against the Ryzen 3 210's 13,209 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 210. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700F vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 210.
| Feature | Core i7-9700F | Ryzen 3 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 13,165 | 13,209 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 515 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9700F uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 210 uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-9700F | Ryzen 3 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 14 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-9700F) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 210). The Ryzen 3 210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Core i7-9700F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 210 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Core i7-9700F | Ryzen 3 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 740M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-9700F launched at $323 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 210 debuted at $99. At current prices ($200 vs $99), the Ryzen 3 210 is $101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700F delivers 65.8 pts/$ vs 133.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 210 — making the Ryzen 3 210 the 67.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-9700F | Ryzen 3 210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $323 | $99-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $99-51% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.8 | 133.4+103% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2025 |
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