AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-14900
85.2Single-core84.7
64.7Multi-core74.9
91.9Gamingspec-based71.9
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D10 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 77.6 against 77.1 for Intel Core i9-14900. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 167% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 36 MB
- 135% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 2 GHz
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,500 vs 15,962
- Lower launch price: $479 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 65
- 300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 59% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,070 vs 19,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 219 W+35% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | — |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+135% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.8 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+167% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+4%Top 11% | 3,022Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500+16%Top 19% | 15,962Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 17% | 2,212+4%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 34% | 31,070+59%Top 16% |
| PassMark | 39,914Top 22% | 44,540+12%Top 17% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,420+2%Top 15% | 4,323Top 18% |
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