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AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 3,119 | 2,456 |
| Multicore | 20,590 | 20,565 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | $305.44 |
| Cores | 8 | 10 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 45 W | 165 W |
| Socket | FP7r2 | FCLGA2066 |
| First seen | Q1 2026 | Q4 2018 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a PassMark single-core score of 3,119, compared with 2,456 for Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz. AMD Ryzen 7 170 has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a PassMark multicore score of 20,590, compared with 20,565 for Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz. AMD Ryzen 7 170 has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Ryzen 7 170 lists FP7r2; Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz lists FCLGA2066. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen 7 170 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core i9-9820X @ 3.30GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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