AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i5-14400F
93Single-core64.4
99Multi-core48.5
85.2Gamingspec-based50.9
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+51) and single-core (+29). Intel Core i5-14400F 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 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 49
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 165% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 15,858
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+55% | 148 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+72% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+21% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+68% | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000Top 2% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+27%Top 4% | 1,794Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+165%Top 5% | 15,858Top 40% |
| PassMark | 66,500+162%Top 4% | 25,421Bottom 48% |
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