Intel Core i9-11950H vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

Processor comparisons   12-06-2021
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i9-11950H vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 and understand which is better for games or normal use for video editing, machine learning, streaming, programming, rendering. Here is all information from various benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A thorough review of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as WPrime, SuperPi, PCMark 10, GeekBench 6, 5.2, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), RealBench, Furmark, UserBenchmark, PassMark, 3DMark, Prime95, Handbrake, Dolphin Emulator, VeraCrypt, MATLAB, AIDA64, 7zip, Blender, Gears 5.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

DOOM: Eternal
Cyberpunk 2077
Rainbow Six Siege
Valheim
Grand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Apex Legends
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Watch Dogs Legion
Death Stranding
Fortnite
Last Man Standing
Borderlands 3
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Overwatch
Halo Infinite
Valorant

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 or Intel Core i9-11950H.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i9-11950H

58%

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

59%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is 1% better than Core i9-11950H. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-11950H

53%

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

56%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, NBA 2K20, Metro Exodus, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Ghostrunner, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	94.6	99.7
Valorant	107.5	113.3
Cyberpunk 2077	60.2	63.5
Apex Legends	101.0	106.5
Call of Duty Warzone	80.6	85.0
Overwatch	87.1	91.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	74.2	78.2
DOOM Eternal	53.7	56.7
Warzone	83.8	88.4
Assassin's Creed	90.3	95.2
Valheim	89.2	94.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i9-11950H

67%

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

64%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-11950H is more energy efficient than the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 since it has less power consumption: 65W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, programming, video rendering or video editing, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-11950H	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Cinbench 15 Single-core	287	202
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2600	3007
Cinbench 20 Single-core	642	499
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5778	6987
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1668	1182
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	16629	17436

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-11950H	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Single-Core	3836	2663
Multi-Core	28428	31704

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-11950H	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Single-Core	1324	1252
Multi-Core	6454	11494

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i9-11950H	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Announcement date	February 21, 2021	September 30, 2019
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1787	AM4
Core name	Tiger Lake	Matisse
Architecture	x86	Zen 2
Generation	11	2
Turbo Frequency	5 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	3.3 MHz	3.1 MHz
Cores	8	12
Threads	16	24
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	10 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	7800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Memory type	Up to 3200 MT/s	DDR4
Max. Memory	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
L1 cache		768KB
L2 cache	4 MB	6MB
L3 cache	24 MB	64MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number		100-000000072

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-11950H is 6% better than Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 has 4 more core than Core i9-11950H. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-11950H is better: 13
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is better: 22
However, it should be realized that all the number that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i9-11950H and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 before making a decision which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i9-11950H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-11950H specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 specs and review.