AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition vs Intel Core i9-14900KS
88.3Single-core92.1
100Multi-core96.7
94.4Gamingspec-based74.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 89.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-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 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 97
- 433% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 36 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 88
- 100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 16 MB
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
- 25% lower Base TDP: 150 W vs 200 W
- 11% higher Boost clock: 6.2 GHz vs 5.6 GHz
- Lower launch price: $689 vs $899
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 200 W | 150 W+25% |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.6 GHz | 6.2 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 32 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 192 MB+433% | 36 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | — | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,250Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,800Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,248Top 10% | 2,360+5%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,555+3%Top 2% | 41,500Top 6% |
| PassMark | 71,939+13%Top 1% | 63,500Top 5% |
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