AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
69Single-core92.1
57.9Multi-core96.7
90.6Gamingspec-based74.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D14 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 69.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+39) and single-core (+23). AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- 167% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 36 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 31% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 20% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 150 W
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 58
- 300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
- 133% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 17,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+20% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 253 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+31% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 6.2 GHz+24% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+167% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 34% | 3,250+23%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000Top 32% | 21,800+45%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810Top 39% | 2,360+30%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800Top 34% | 41,500+133%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 63,500+84%Top 5% |
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