AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
55.8Single-core92.1
72.6Multi-core96.7
80.2Gamingspec-based74.4
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 69.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+36) and multi-core (+24). 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
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 30% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 150 W
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 73
- 300% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 8 MB
- 78% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 142 W
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,250 vs 2,130
- Lower launch price: $689 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+30% | 150 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 6.2 GHz+27% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Top 45% | 3,250+53%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400Top 30% | 21,800+42%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640Top 50% | 2,360+44%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500Top 17% | 41,500+46%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 45,700Top 22% | 63,500+39%Top 5% |
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