AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 vs Intel Core i7-14700K
86.4Single-core82
76.9Multi-core83.9
83.3Gamingspec-based68.6
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 99457 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 wins this desktop processor face-off, 81.4 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+4). Intel Core i7-14700K 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 PRO 9945
- Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 82
- 94% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 84 vs 77
- 133% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 12 MB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
- 17% higher threads: 28 vs 24
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 28+17% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB+133% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+94% | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,922Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,147Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,169Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 34,655Top 13% |
| PassMark | 48,664Top 15% | 51,919+7%Top 12% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,619+4%Top 10% | 4,454Top 14% |
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