AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i9-14900K
93.2Single-core88.2
98.7Multi-core94.5
95Gamingspec-based73.2
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D7 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 96.1 to 87.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+5) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i9-14900K 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 9950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 88
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 95
- 256% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 36 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- 100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- 10% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 230 W
- Lower launch price: $589 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | 253 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+34% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 6 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+256% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,434+10%Top 1% | 3,130Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,405+7%Top 4% | 21,000Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,259Top 8% | 2,280+1%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,018+5%Top 4% | 40,000Top 7% |
| PassMark | 70,094+13%Top 2% | 62,000Top 7% |
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