Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. The Intel Core i9-14900K features 24 cores and 32 threads with a maximum clock speed of 6.0 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores and 32 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.7 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Key Advantages
Top Reasons to Choose the Intel Core i9-14900K
- Lower power consumption (125W vs 170 W)
- 8% higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 83.2 GB/s)
- Released about 1 year and 5 months later
- 5% higher CPU boost clock (6.0 GHz vs 5.7 GHz)
- 50% more cores (24 cores vs 16 cores)
Top Reasons to Choose the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- 33% higher iGPU frequency (2200 MHz vs 1.65 GHz)
- 78% larger L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB)
Overall Score
| Single-Core Score |
93
|
86
|
| Multi-Core Score |
94
|
84
|
| Total Score |
93
|
85
|
Geekbench 6 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +5%
Intel Core i9-14900K
3,120
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2,979
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +9%
Intel Core i9-14900K
21,628
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
19,835
| Single-Core | 3,120 | 2,979 |
| Multi-Core | 21,628 | 19,835 |
Cinebench R23 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +13%
Intel Core i9-14900K
2,298
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2,033
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +15%
Intel Core i9-14900K
40,456
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
35,244
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 2,033 |
| Multi-Core | 40,456 | 35,244 |
Specification
Intel Core i9-14900K
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Launch Date | Q1 2024 | September 27, 2022 |
| Generation | 14th Gen Core | Ryzen 7000 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake Refresh | Raphael |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop |
| Class | High-end | High-end |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Raptor Cove (P-cores) + Gracemont (E-cores) | Zen 4 |
| Lithography | 10 | TSMC 5 nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Total Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Performance Cores | 8 | - |
| Performance Threads | 16 | - |
| Efficient Cores | 16 | - |
| Efficient Threads | 16 | - |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 6.0 GHz | 5.7 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 | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache | 64 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 (JEDEC) | DDR5-5200 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 400 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 1.65 GHz | 2200 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz | 8K @ 60 Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | 4K @ 60 Hz |
| 4K Support | true | true |
Power & I/O
| Socket | FCLGA1700 | AM5 Socket |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 170 W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 253 W | 230 W |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95 °C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |