AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i5-14600K
78.6Single-core81.1
92.9Multi-core65.7
85.2Gaming59
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.7 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+27) and gaming (+26). 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 7950X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 93 vs 66
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 59
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 62% higher PassMark: 62,500 vs 38,500
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- 25% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+27% | 181 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+29% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+8% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+42% | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 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 7950X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920+1% | 2,900 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+40% | 15,000 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020 | 2,150+6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000+55% | 24,500 |
| PassMark | 62,500+62% | 38,500 |
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