CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 6.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900 shows superior performance with a 107.3% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

76th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs3rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs19th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900

4,870

9600X

4,587

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900

62,393

9600X

30,100

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900

i9-14900

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-14900

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900

3.9 GHz

9600X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900

5.4 GHz

9600X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900

6 Threads: 12

9600X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900

AM5

9600X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-14900

65 W

9600X

💾Cache

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

i9-14900

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

The Intel Core i9-14900 and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-14900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.