Ryzen 3 210 vs Core i7-9700
Ryzen 3 210
Core i7-9700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 210
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 210 | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 210 | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Ryzen 3 210 and Core i7-9700
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.
Core i7-9700
The Core i7-9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 13,206 points. Launch price was $323.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 210 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9700 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 210 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-9700 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 210 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-9700 uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 13,209 against the Core i7-9700's 13,206 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 210. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 515 vs 8,540 (177.3% advantage for the Core i7-9700). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,570, a 37.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 210 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,500 vs 7,202 (10.2% advantage for the Core i7-9700). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 210 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,209 | 13,206 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 515 | 8,540+1558% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+46% | 1,570 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,500 | 7,202+11% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 210 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 3 210 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700 — the Ryzen 3 210 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 3 210 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 14 (Ryzen 3 210) vs 16 (Core i7-9700) — the Core i7-9700 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 3 210) and LGA1151 (Core i7-9700).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 16+14% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 3 210 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 210) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 3 210) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 210 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 210 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700 debuted at $333. At current prices ($99 vs $150), the Ryzen 3 210 is $51 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 210 delivers 133.4 pts/$ vs 88.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700 — making the Ryzen 3 210 the 41% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Core i7-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-70% | $333 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99-34% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.4+52% | 88.0 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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