AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 vs Intel Core i9-10900KF Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins every single head-to-head test recorded against the Intel Core i9-10900KF. Across six Cinebench comparisons, AMD takes the victory in all six, with a consistent delta of 2.6% to 2.8%. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 leads by 2.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1955 vs 1901), 2.8% in R20 multi-core (8146 vs 7924), and 2.8% in R23 multi-core (19397 vs 18867). Single-core tests show the same pattern: R15 single-core at 275 vs 268, R20 single-core at 1149 vs 1118, and R23 single-core at 2738 vs 2663, all favoring AMD by 2.6% to 2.8%.

The Intel Core i9-10900KF does hold advantages elsewhere in the database. Its average benchmark score is 5316, while the AMD part averages 5610, a gap of roughly 5.5%. The AMD chip also ranks in the 61st percentile among all CPUs, one point above Intel's 60th percentile. For buyers prioritizing pure multi-threaded or single-threaded Cinebench performance, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the clear pick. The Intel part remains a viable choice for those who need 10 cores instead of 8, or who prefer the Intel Socket 1200 platform, but the recorded benchmark data consistently favors AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests in the head-to-head data?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests recorded. It takes both multi-core and single-core variants of Cinebench R15, R20, and R23.

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD leads by 2.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1955 vs 1901), 2.8% in R20 multi-core (8146 vs 7924), and 2.8% in R23 multi-core (19397 vs 18867). The margin is consistent across all three versions of the test.

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins single-core tests as well. It scores 275 vs 268 in Cinebench R15, 1149 vs 1118 in R20, and 2738 vs 2663 in R23, representing deltas of 2.6% to 2.8%.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has an average benchmark score of 5610, compared to 5316 for the Intel Core i9-10900KF. The AMD part also sits at the 61st percentile versus the 60th percentile for Intel.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i9-10900KF has 10 cores and 20 threads. Despite having more cores and threads, the Intel part loses all recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is listed as Active in production, while the Intel Core i9-10900KF is listed as End-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-10900KF uses the Comet Lake architecture, also codenamed Comet Lake, built on Intel's 14 nm process. This process gap is significant: AMD packs 3,800 million transistors into a 74 mm² die, while Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ markedly. The AMD chip offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a 32 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip matches the 64 KB L1 per core but halves L2 to 256 KB per core, and its L3 cache is 20 MB shared. In multi-threaded workloads that benefit from large shared caches, the AMD's 32 MB L3 provides a structural advantage, which likely contributes to its benchmark wins.

Memory bandwidth also favors AMD: the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 supports dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part supports dual-channel DDR4 at 46.9 GB/s. Both support DDR4 memory, and neither supports ECC. PCIe capabilities differ as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD platform supports a newer and wider PCIe interface, which matters for storage and GPU expansion.

The Intel part has a higher boost clock (5.30 GHz vs 4.40 GHz) and a higher base clock (3.70 GHz vs 3.60 GHz), yet it still loses all recorded single-core tests. This indicates that the Zen 2 architecture's instructions-per-clock efficiency overcomes the raw clock speed advantage of Comet Lake. The Intel chip also has a significantly higher TDP at 125 watts versus 65 watts for AMD, meaning the AMD part achieves its benchmark wins with a lower thermal envelope.

Both processors have unlocked multipliers, allowing overclocking. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM4, while Intel uses the Intel Socket 1200. Neither includes integrated graphics. The AMD part was released on 2019-09-29, while the Intel part followed on 2020-04-29. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $509, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Specification Differences

The core specifications that differ between the two processors are straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i9-10900KF has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 3.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 125 watts for Intel.

The process node is 7 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) and 14 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). AMD's die size is 74 mm² with 3,800 million transistors; Intel's die size and transistor count are not recorded. L2 cache is 512 KB per core for AMD and 256 KB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 32 MB for AMD and 20 MB (shared) for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 46.9 GB/s for Intel.

PCIe support differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 24 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Sockets are AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1200. The AMD part is from the 3000 series, while Intel is from Core 10th Gen. Production status is Active for AMD and End-of-life for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins every one. The smallest margin is 2.6% in Cinebench R15 single-core (275 vs 268). The largest margin is 2.8%, which appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1955 vs 1901), R20 multi-core (8146 vs 7924), R20 single-core (1149 vs 1118), R23 multi-core (19397 vs 18867), and R23 single-core (2738 vs 2663).

The consistency of the 2.8% delta across both single-core and multi-core tests is noteworthy. In Cinebench R23, the AMD leads by 530 points in multi-core and by 75 points in single-core. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz does not translate into a win in any recorded test. Meanwhile, the AMD part's lower TDP (65 watts vs 125 watts) suggests it delivers these results with less power draw.

The Intel Core i9-10900KF does appear in additional benchmark categories not shared with the AMD part. The Intel chip scores 8225 in 3DMark 16-thread, 1685 in 2-thread, 3308 in 4-thread, 6214 in 8-thread, 8919 in max-thread, and 850 in single-thread tests. It also records Geekbench scores of 10733 multi-core and 1744 single-core. However, these tests are not part of the head-to-head comparison, so they cannot be directly compared to the AMD part.

In terms of nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 sits close to the Intel Core i7-12700T (average score 5606, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Atom x7433RE (5601, delta 0.2%). The Intel Core i9-10900KF's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7281 (5315, delta 0%) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X (5306, delta 0.2%). The average benchmark score gap of 5610 versus 5316 places the AMD part in a slightly higher performance tier overall.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 wins in every recorded head-to-head benchmark category. Its strengths are most pronounced in multi-threaded Cinebench workloads, where it holds a 2.8% advantage across R15, R20, and R23. The 32 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth likely support this performance, as does the more efficient 7 nm process. The AMD part also wins all three single-core tests, indicating that Zen 2's architectural efficiency more than compensates for the Intel chip's 0.90 GHz boost clock advantage.

The Intel Core i9-10900KF wins on specifications that are not benchmark scores. It offers 10 cores and 20 threads, which is 2 cores and 4 threads more than the AMD part. It has a higher base clock (3.70 GHz vs 3.60 GHz) and a much higher boost clock (5.30 GHz vs 4.40 GHz). For workloads that scale with raw core count and are not captured in the recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel part may have an edge, but the database does not contain head-to-head results to confirm this.

The Intel part also holds the advantage in production status: it is End-of-life, which may affect availability, while the AMD part is Active. The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $509, while the AMD chip has none recorded. For users on the Intel Socket 1200 platform, the 10900KF remains an option, but the recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 outperforming it in every direct comparison. The verdict from the database is clear: choose AMD for benchmark performance, choose Intel only if the specific platform or core count requirements demand it.