AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
67.1Single-core92.1
53.5Multi-core96.7
48Gamingspec-based74.4
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+43) and single-core (+25). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 31% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 54
- 300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
- 188% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+57% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 253 W+188% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 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 | 5.1 GHz | 6.2 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 38% | 3,250+26%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | 21,800+68%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 43% | 2,360+32%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 36% | 41,500+143%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 63,500+115%Top 5% |
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