AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i7-14700K
76.4Single-core82
80.1Multi-core83.9
84.6Gamingspec-based68.6
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 80.1 against 79.5 for Intel Core i7-14700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- 94% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 38% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 76
- Stronger multi-core score: 84 vs 80
- 133% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 12 MB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | 253 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 28+17% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB+133% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+94% | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,922Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,147Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,169Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 34,655Top 12% |
| PassMark | 51,211Top 12% | 51,919+1%Top 12% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,225Top 21% | 4,454+5%Top 14% |
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