AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i7-14700K
78.6Single-core84
92.9Multi-core85.7
85.2Gaming68.6
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 86.7 to 80.9, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+17) and Multi-core (+7). Intel Core i7-14700K 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 86
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 69
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 94% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 79
- 75% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- 25% higher cores: 20 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 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 7950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 32+14% | 28 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+32% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+2% | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 28 MB+75% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+94% | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+38% | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 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 7950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920 | 3,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+9% | 19,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020 | 2,200+9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000+7% | 35,500 |
| PassMark | 62,500+16% | 54,000 |
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