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

Ryzen 7 9850X3D is about 19% faster than Core i9-11900KF in games (1440p · high 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
313 FPS
Average FPS
263 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
313average FPS
263average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+◆
Counter-Strike 2
500+
416◆
League of Legends
500+
492◆
Fortnite
228
228
Apex Legends
300
284◆
Overwatch 2
416
416
Rocket League
500+
383◆
Marvel Rivals
252
175◆
Dota 2
377
284◆

Other games

GTA V
187◆
186◆
Minecraft
500+
361◆
Cyberpunk 2077
193
142◆
EA SPORTS FC
316
219◆
Roblox
240
240
Elden Ring
60
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
175◆
109◆
Rust
178
126◆