AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i5-14500
77.4Single-core69.7
78.5Multi-core54.3
84.6Gamingspec-based57.2
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.7 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+24) and single-core (+8). Intel Core i5-14500 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 7900X
- Stronger single-core score: 77 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 79 vs 54
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 81% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+49% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+81% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+12% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+4% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880+11%Top 27% | 2,583Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 18% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000Top 17% | — |
| PassMark | 52,500+71%Top 14% | 30,708Top 38% |
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