AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i5-14500
93Single-core69.7
99Multi-core54.3
85.2Gamingspec-based57.2
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+45) and single-core (+23). Intel Core i5-14500 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 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 54
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 117% higher PassMark: 66,500 vs 30,708
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+49% | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+65% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+14% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+39% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+32%Top 2% | 2,583Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000Top 2% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000Top 5% | — |
| PassMark | 66,500+117%Top 4% | 30,708Top 38% |
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