Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Core i7-10700
Short answer: which is best?
Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 76.2 % stronger than Core i7-10700. Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks #10 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (12,959 CPU score over 2 verified runs). Core i7-10700 ranks #48 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (7,356 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 3 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Core i7-10700 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 12,959 | 7,356 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 14,866 | 4,283 |
| Integer (MT) | 9.2 Gop/s | 5.5 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.91 Gop/s | 0.49 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 15,588,609 | 6,902,462 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 16 MB |
Fragz' verdict
Based on our tests, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D decisively outperforms the Core i7-10700, leading by a substantial 78.9% in overall CPU score. It's important to note that both CPUs currently have only one verified run, so the sample size is thin. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D shows a clear advantage in single-thread performance with 0.92 Gop/s compared to the Core i7's 0.49 Gop/s, which often dictates the FPS ceiling in games. This is bolstered by its higher peak clock of 5602 MHz and significantly larger 96 MB of L3 cache, compared to the Core i7's 4458 MHz and 16 MB. These advantages translate directly to a much stronger showing in our Supernova DX11 test, where the Ryzen 7 achieved 131.4 FPS versus the Core i7's 57.6 FPS, alongside nearly double the draw calls per second. For gamers prioritizing raw CPU performance and gaming responsiveness, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the clear choice.
Generated September 24, 2026 from the 3 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Ryzen 7 9850X3D · All measurements for Core i7-10700