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

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 i5-14600K

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

i5-14600K

4,281

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

i5-14600K

39,246

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

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600K

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

i5-14600K

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

i5-14600K

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

N/A

i5-14600K

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

125 W

i5-14600K

💾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

i5-14600K

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

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