AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i9-14900KF
86.9Single-core87.6
65.6Multi-core88.8
94.4Gamingspec-based73.2
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 79.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+23) and single-core (+1). AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 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
- 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
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $564
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 66
- 300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
- 100% higher threads: 32 vs 16
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 162 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 253 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.6 GHz | 6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+167% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221Top 11% | 2,234+1%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204Top 28% | — |
| PassMark | 41,305Top 20% | 58,069+41%Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,705Top 7% | 4,688Top 8% |
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