AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i7-14700K
90.1Single-core82
83Multi-core83.9
84.6Gamingspec-based68.6
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 85.5 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8). 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 9900X
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 82
- 94% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- 133% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 12 MB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 162 W
- 17% higher threads: 28 vs 24
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 253 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 28+17% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+29% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB+133% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+94% | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300+13%Top 7% | 2,922Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,800+3%Top 15% | 19,147Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,230+3%Top 10% | 2,169Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,000Top 15% | 34,655+8%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 54,286+5%Top 11% | 51,919Top 11% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,670+5%Top 10% | 4,454Top 14% |
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