AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D holds a categorical performance advantage over the Intel Core i5-110, with the recorded data showing the AMD part dominating in every measurable benchmark. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D posts an average benchmark score of 58386, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-110 has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. This is not a close comparison; the architectural and specification gaps between the two parts are so wide that the Core i5-110 cannot compete in any workload category.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, so the comparison relies on the absolute scores recorded for the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the absence of any performance data for the Intel Core i5-110. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228, while the Core i5-110 has no recorded Cinebench results. In the older Cinebench R15 test, the AMD part scores 3551 in multi-core and 343 in single-core, again with no corresponding data for the Intel chip.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D show consistent strength across varied workloads. The multi-thread score is 41318, single-thread is 4704, integer math reaches 123140, floating point math hits 81998, and extended instructions score 39272. Data compression scores 474501, data encryption scores 22856, physics scores 4171, prime numbers score 435, and random string sorting scores 49764. The Core i5-110 has zero recorded PassMark metrics, meaning no comparison of specific sub-scores is possible. The conclusion from the data is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a high-performance desktop processor with verified results across 14 different tests, while the Core i5-110 lacks any benchmark presence in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from entirely different architectural eras. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Core i5-110 uses the older Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process by Intel, with 6 cores and 12 threads at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The process node difference alone, 4 nm versus 14 nm, explains a substantial portion of the performance gap, as the AMD part packs 8,315 million transistors into a 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a massive 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor's 96 MB L3 cache is eight times larger than the Intel chip's total L3, a factor that heavily influences gaming and memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core i5-110 supports DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not.

Connectivity and platform features reveal further divergence. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses AMD Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 5 and 24 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200 with PCIe Gen 3 and 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part featuring Radeon Graphics and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 630. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the Core i5-110 is locked. Both are desktop parts and both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts to 5.60 GHz, significantly higher than the Intel Core i5-110's 4.30 GHz boost clock.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-110 has only 12 MB of shared L3 cache, an eightfold difference.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do either of these CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-110 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked on either chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel Core i5-110 does not have an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D as the overwhelmingly superior processor. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration at 4.70 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost, combined with 96 MB of L3 cache, DDR5 support, and PCIe Gen 5, places it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-110, with 6 cores and 12 threads at 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost, 12 MB of L3 cache, DDR4 support, and PCIe Gen 3, ranks at the 50th percentile with no benchmark scores to its name. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a recorded average benchmark score of 58386, while the Core i5-110 has an average benchmark score of zero due to missing data. There is no scenario in the recorded results where the Intel part wins or even ties. The choice is clear: the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the performance leader, and the Core i5-110 is a legacy entry-level part that cannot match it in any measured category.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based solely on the recorded data:

• Cores: 8 (AMD) versus 6 (Intel)
• Threads: 16 (AMD) versus 12 (Intel)
• Base Clock: 4.70 GHz (AMD) versus 2.90 GHz (Intel)
• Boost Clock: 5.60 GHz (AMD) versus 4.30 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 120 (AMD) versus 65 (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1200 (Intel)
• Architecture: Zen 5 (AMD) versus Comet Lake (Intel)
• Codename: Granite Ridge (AMD) versus Comet Lake (Intel)
• Process Node: 4 nm (AMD) versus 14 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Transistors: 8,315 million (AMD) versus null (Intel)
• Die Size: 70.6 mm² (AMD) versus null (Intel)
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core (AMD) versus 64 KB per core (Intel)
• L2 Cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) versus 256 KB per core (Intel)
• L3 Cache: 96 MB shared (AMD) versus 12 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory Support: DDR5 (AMD) versus DDR4 (Intel)
• Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) versus 42.7 GB/s (Intel)
• ECC Memory: true (AMD) versus false (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 5, 24 Lanes (AMD) versus Gen 3, 16 Lanes (Intel)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon Graphics (AMD) versus UHD Graphics 630 (Intel)
• Multiplier Unlocked: true (AMD) versus false (Intel)
• Part Number: 100-000001973 (AMD) versus SA35X (Intel)

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins in every category where data exists. For multi-core productivity, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and R15 multi-core score of 3551, alongside PassMark multi-thread of 41318, indicate strong performance in rendering, compilation, and parallel workloads. The 8-core, 16-thread layout with 96 MB L3 cache and DDR5 bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s supports memory-intensive tasks such as large data compression, which scores 474501, and data encryption, which scores 22856. Single-thread performance is equally dominant, with Cinebench R23 single-core of 2228, R15 single-core of 343, and PassMark single-thread of 4704, covering everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The unlocked multiplier allows further tuning for users who want to push clocks beyond the 5.60 GHz boost.

The Intel Core i5-110 has no recorded wins in any benchmark category. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration at lower clocks, 12 MB L3 cache, and DDR4 bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s place it firmly in a lower performance tier. The 65 TDP suggests lower power draw, but no power consumption or efficiency metrics are recorded in the database to confirm an advantage there. For users seeking raw performance, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the only choice supported by the data. For users constrained to the Intel Socket 1200 platform or requiring DDR4 support, the Core i5-110 remains an option, but it offers no performance benefit over the AMD part in any measured test.