AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i7-14700K
55.8Single-core84
72.6Multi-core85.7
80.2Gaming68.6
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 69.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+28) and Multi-core (+13). AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 5950X
- Stronger gaming score: 80 vs 69
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 94% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 56
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 73
- 250% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 8 MB
- 78% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 142 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 253 W+78% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 32+14% | 28 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.6 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 28 MB+250% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+94% | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130 | 3,000+41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400 | 19,300+25% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640 | 2,200+34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500 | 35,500+25% |
| PassMark | 45,700 | 54,000+18% |
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