AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs Intel Core i5-14500
37.6Single-core69.7
54.2Multi-core54.3
78.3Gamingspec-based57.2
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3900X10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 55.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+32) and multi-core (+0). AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 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 9 3900X
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 46% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 38
- 92% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 68% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,583 vs 1,540
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 154 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+92% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,540Bottom 33% | 2,583+68%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,000Top 46% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Bottom 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,300Top 31% | — |
| PassMark | 32,600+6%Top 37% | 30,708Top 38% |
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