AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i5-14600K
90.1Single-core81.1
83.6Multi-core65.7
84.6Gaming59
15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 85.8 to 68.6, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+26) and Multi-core (+18). 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 9900X
- Stronger Single-core score: 90 vs 81
- Stronger Multi-core score: 84 vs 66
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 59
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- 67% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 12 MB
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- 12% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 181 W+12% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 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 9900X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300+14% | 2,900 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,800+32% | 15,000 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,230+4% | 2,150 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,000+31% | 24,500 |
| PassMark | 55,500+44% | 38,500 |
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