Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The Intel Core i9-14900K features 24 cores and 32 threads with a maximum clock speed of 6.0 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.2 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why Intel Core i9-14900K is better than AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 15% higher CPU boost clock (6.0 GHz vs 5.2 GHz)
- 200% more cores (24 cores vs 8 cores)
Why AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is better than Intel Core i9-14900K
- More advanced 4 nm manufacturing process (vs 10 nm)
- 2.7× larger L3 cache (96 MB vs 36 MB Intel Smart Cache)
- Lower power consumption (120W vs 125W)
- 33% higher iGPU frequency (2200 MHz vs 1.65 GHz)
- Released about 9 months later
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Intel Core i9-14900K
93
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
93
Multi-Core Score
Intel Core i9-14900K
94
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
66
Total Score
Intel Core i9-14900K
93
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
79
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +7%
Intel Core i9-14900K
3,120
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
3,329
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +18%
Intel Core i9-14900K
21,628
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
18,320
| Single-Core | 3,120 | 3,329 |
| Multi-Core | 21,628 | 18,320 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +11%
Intel Core i9-14900K
2,298
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2,064
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +75%
Intel Core i9-14900K
40,456
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
23,115
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 2,064 |
| Multi-Core | 40,456 | 23,115 |
Intel Core i9-14900K
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Launch Date | Q1 2024 | November 7, 2024 |
| Generation | 14th Gen Core | Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Codename | Raptor Lake Refresh | Granite Ridge |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | High-end |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Raptor Cove (P-cores) + Gracemont (E-cores) | Zen 5 |
| Lithography | 10 | 4nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 24 | 8 |
| Total Threads | 32 | 16 |
| Performance Cores | 8 | - |
| Performance Threads | 16 | - |
| Efficient Cores | 16 | - |
| Efficient Threads | 16 | - |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 6.0 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz | - |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz | - |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB per P-core, 64 KB per E-core | 640 KB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache | 96 MB (2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache) |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 (JEDEC) | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 400 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 1.65 GHz | 2200 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | 8K @ 60Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | FCLGA1700 | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 120W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 253 W | - |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |