AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
94.9Single-core92.1
87Multi-core95.2
93.8Gamingspec-based74.4
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 91.1 to 89.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+3). Intel Core i9-14900KS 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 9900X3D
- 256% higher L3 cache: 128 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: $599 vs $689
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger multi-core score: 95 vs 87
- 167% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 13% higher Boost clock: 6.2 GHz vs 5.5 GHz
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+20% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.5 GHz | 6.2 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+256% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,388+4%Top 3% | 3,250Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,889Top 10% | 21,800+4%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,360Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 41,500Top 6% |
| PassMark | 56,050Top 12% | 59,853+7%Top 7% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,628Top 16% | 4,808+4%Top 5% |
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