CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i9-14900K

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900K shows superior performance with a 13.8% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

120th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs15th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs29th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-14900K

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

76th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs3rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs19th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9900X

4,690

i9-14900K

4,870

Multi-Thread Performance

9900X

54,846

i9-14900K

62,393

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i9-14900K

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

9900X

Intel Core i9-14900K

i9-14900K

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor

9900X

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KS, Intel Core i9-14900KS

i9-14900K

⚡Base Clock

4.4 GHz

9900X

N/A

i9-14900K

🚀Turbo Clock

5.6 GHz

9900X

N/A

i9-14900K

💻Cores/Threads

12 Threads: 24

9900X

N/A

i9-14900K

🔌Socket

AM5

9900X

FCLGA1700

i9-14900K

⚡TDP

120 W

9900X

150 W

i9-14900K

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

9900X

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB

i9-14900K

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Core i9-14900K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900K leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-14900K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-14900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.