AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i5-14600K
80.2Single-core81.1
89.9Multi-core65.7
95Gamingspec-based59
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+24). 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 7950X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 66
- 433% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 24 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 62% higher PassMark: 62,297 vs 38,500
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 25% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
- 12% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 162 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 181 W+12% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+20% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+8% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+433% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7950X3D | 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 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+3%Top 19% | 2,900Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,960+33%Top 12% | 15,000Top 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,036Top 22% | 2,150+6%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,769+46%Top 10% | 24,500Top 23% |
| PassMark | 62,297+62%Top 6% | 38,500Top 28% |
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