CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

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

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

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700KF

4,487

9900X

4,690

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700KF

53,637

9900X

54,846

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i7-14700KF

i7-14700KF

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

9900X

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF

i7-14700KF

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor

9900X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i7-14700KF

4.4 GHz

9900X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i7-14700KF

5.6 GHz

9900X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i7-14700KF

12 Threads: 24

9900X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i7-14700KF

AM5

9900X

⚡TDP

125 W

i7-14700KF

120 W

9900X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB

i7-14700KF

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

9900X

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Ryzen 9 9900X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 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.