CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-14700KF

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700KF shows superior performance with a 33.9% advantage
  • 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 i7-14700KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D
4,431
i7-14700KF
4,487

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
i7-14700KF
53,637

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-14700KF

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700KF
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700KF
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
N/A
i7-14700KF
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
N/A
i7-14700KF
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
N/A
i7-14700KF
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
FCLGA1700
i7-14700KF
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
125 W
i7-14700KF
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700KF

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i7-14700KF compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700KF leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-14700KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-14700KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.