AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i7-3770K Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i7-3770K Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 75/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

75
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i7-3770K Processor

75
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 9 5950XIntel Core i7-3770K Processor
Gaming score75/10075/100
Cores / Threads16 / 324 / 8
Boost clock4.90 GHz3.90 GHz
TDP105 W77 W
SocketAM4-
MSRP$349.00-

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i7-3770K Processor: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i7-3770K Processor are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 75/100. 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 5950X better than the Intel Core i7-3770K Processor?
They are evenly matched (75/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or the Intel Core i7-3770K Processor?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i7-3770K Processor can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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