AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i5-14600K
78.6Single-core81.1
70.5Multi-core65.7
83.3Gamingspec-based59
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 79005 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). 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 9 7900
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 66
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- 67% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $429
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 181 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+3%Top 19% | 2,900Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,725+5%Top 28% | 15,000Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,966Top 26% | 2,150+9%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,776+1%Top 21% | 24,500Top 23% |
| PassMark | 48,013+25%Top 20% | 38,500Top 28% |
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