AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i9-14900KF
90.1Single-core87.6
83Multi-core88.8
84.6Gamingspec-based73.2
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X scores 85.5 against 84.5 for Intel Core i9-14900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- 78% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 38% higher Base clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $564
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 83
- 167% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 162 W
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32+33% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+38% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 6 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+78% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,300Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,800Top 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,230Top 11% | 2,234Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,000Top 14% | — |
| PassMark | 54,286Top 13% | 58,069+7%Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,670Top 15% | 4,688Top 13% |
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