AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
85.2Single-core92.1
64.7Multi-core96.7
91.9Gaming74.4
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D11 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 77.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+32) and Single-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 9800X3D
- Stronger gaming score: 92 vs 74
- 167% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 36 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 47% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $479 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 85
- Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 65
- 300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
- 113% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 19,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+20% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 253 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 32+100% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+47% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 6.2 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+167% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+33% | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150 | 3,250+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500 | 21,800+18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130 | 2,360+11% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 41,500+113% |
| PassMark | 40,000 | 63,500+59% |
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