CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i7-14700K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 65.9%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700K shows superior performance with a 38.4% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i7-14700K
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
223rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs670th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs67th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-14700K
4,487
3950X
2,705
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-14700K
53,637
3950X
38,744
Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700K
i7-14700K
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
3950X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700K
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core Processor
3950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700K
3.5 GHz
3950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700K
4.7 GHz
3950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700K
16 Threads: 32
3950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700K
AM4
3950X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-14700K
105 W
3950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700K
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
3950X
The Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-14700K drawing more power under load (125W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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