G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
G.Skill
66 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA1151
Intel
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA1151
82 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The Intel Core i7-9700K is widely praised for its excellent performance, especially in gaming, with many users reporting high frame rates and low temperatures when paired with good coolers. A few users experienced a faulty chip or initial blue screens, but replacements resolved the issues. The lack of a stock cooler and thermal paste is a common drawback, and some advise waiting for next-gen AMD if budget is a concern.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Low temperatures with good cooler
- Great value for money
- Easy overclocking potential
- Reliable after replacement
Cons
- No stock cooler included
- No thermal paste included
- Potential faulty chip
- Requires separate cooler purchase
- 10-day replacement wait
Performance 6
Temperature 4
Value for money 3
Reliability 3
Cooling solution 4
Customer service 3
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Specifications
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo | Intel Core i7 9700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core i7 |
| Model | 3600 | 9700K |
| Codename | Matisse | Coffee Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 95 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Pros & Cons
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (78th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
Intel Core i7 9700K 8-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong single thread (79th percentile)
- Strong ai (72nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: G.Skill Trident Z Neo
Scores 66 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.
