Ryzen 7 3800XT vs Core i9-7920X
Ryzen 7 3800XT
Core i9-7920X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3800XT
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3800XT | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) | ✅ More affordable ($236) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3800XT | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) | ✅ More affordable ($236) |
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 7 3800XT and Core i9-7920X
Ryzen 7 3800XT
The Ryzen 7 3800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,441 points. Launch price was $399.
Core i9-7920X
The Core i9-7920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,508 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 3800XT packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-7920X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-7920X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800XT versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7920X — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800XT (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3800XT uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Core i9-7920X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3800XT scores 23,441 against the Core i9-7920X's 23,508 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-7920X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800XT vs 16.5 MB (total) on the Core i9-7920X.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800XT | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+94% | 16.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,441 | 23,508 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3800XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-7920X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800XT | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800XT) / not specified (Core i9-7920X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800XT targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800XT | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 3800XT launched at $399 MSRP, while the Core i9-7920X debuted at $1199. At current prices ($249 vs $236), the Core i9-7920X is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3800XT delivers 94.1 pts/$ vs 99.6 pts/$ for the Core i9-7920X — making the Core i9-7920X the 5.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800XT | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-67% | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $236-5% |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.1 | 99.6+6% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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