CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-14600

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
214th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs61st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-14600

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D
4,431
i5-14600
4,281

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
i5-14600
39,246

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-14600

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
Intel Core i5-14600
i5-14600
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
N/A
i5-14600
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
N/A
i5-14600
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
N/A
i5-14600
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
FCLGA1700
i5-14600
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
125 W
i5-14600
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
9800X3D
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i5-14600 compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-14600 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600 drawing more power under load (125W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.