AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i5-14600K
86.9Single-core81.1
65.6Multi-core65.7
94.4Gamingspec-based59
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+6). Intel Core i5-14600K 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 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 81
- 300% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 24 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 34% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- 150% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 8 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 12% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 181 W+12% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+34% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,900Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,000Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+3%Top 12% | 2,150Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204Top 25% | 24,500+6%Top 23% |
| PassMark | 41,305+7%Top 24% | 38,500Top 28% |
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