AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
78.6Single-core92.1
92.9Multi-core96.7
85.2Gaming74.4
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 86.7, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+14) and Multi-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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 gaming score: 85 vs 74
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 41% higher Base clock: 4.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 79
- Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 93
- 100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 150 W+12% |
| 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+41% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 6.2 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+33% | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920 | 3,250+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000 | 21,800+4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,020 | 2,360+17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 38,000 | 41,500+9% |
| PassMark | 62,500 | 63,500+2% |
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