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Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Core i9-11900KF: which is better?

Ryzen 7 9850X3D is about 22% faster than Core i9-11900KF in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090). Core i9-11900KF offers better value for money.

AMD

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

100%of the fastest CPU
≈ $499Part score 100/100
VS
Intel

Core i9-11900KF

63%of the fastest CPU
≈ $266 (used)Part score 72/100
Faster: Ryzen 7 9850X3DCheaper: Core i9-11900KFValue: Core i9-11900KF

Head to head

100%
Gaming performance
63%
100/100
Part score
72/100
372 FPS
Average FPS
306 FPS
≈ $499
Approx. price
≈ $266 (used)
85/100
Value for money
100/100
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Ryzen 7 9850X3DCore i9-11900KF
372average FPS
306average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
500+◆
500+◆
League of Legends
500+
500+◆
Fortnite
500+◆
350◆
Apex Legends
300◆
300◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
500+◆
500+◆
Overwatch 2
500+◆
500+◆
Rocket League
500+◆
492◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
438◆
273◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
385◆
241◆
Marvel Rivals
350◆
219◆
Dota 2
500+◆
350◆

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
500+◆
438◆
Red Dead Redemption 2
298◆
186◆
Cyberpunk 2077
280◆
175◆
EA SPORTS FC
385◆
241◆
Roblox
240
240◆
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
207◆
129◆
Rust
242◆
151◆