CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 44.3%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900 shows superior performance with a 40.3% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has the highest core count with 16 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 9 5900

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

178th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs342nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs48th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900

4,870

5900

3,376

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900

62,393

5900

44,485

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900

i9-14900

AMD Ryzen 9 5900

5900

🔄Other Names

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

i9-14900

AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor

5900

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900

3.3 GHz

5900

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900

4.8 GHz

5900

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900

16 Threads: 32

5900

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900

AM4

5900

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-14900

105 W

5900

💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

5900

The Intel Core i9-14900 and AMD Ryzen 9 5900 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 9 5900 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.