AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Intel Core i9-11900KF

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT and Intel Core i9-11900KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 58/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

58
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i9-11900KF

58
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 9 3900XTIntel Core i9-11900KF
Gaming score58/10058/100
Cores / Threads12 / 248 / 16
Boost clock4.70 GHz5.30 GHz
TDP105 W125 W
SocketAM4LGA1200
MSRP$249.00$274.00

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Intel Core i9-11900KF: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT and Intel Core i9-11900KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 58/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT better than the Intel Core i9-11900KF?
They are evenly matched (58/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT or the Intel Core i9-11900KF?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i9-11900KF can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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