CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 17.4%
Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2023

Market Position

75th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs58th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs18th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900

4,870

7950X3D

4,148

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900

62,393

7950X3D

62,501

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900

i9-14900

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

7950X3D

🔄Other Names

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

i9-14900

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core Processor

7950X3D

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900

4.2 GHz

7950X3D

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900

5.7 GHz

7950X3D

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900

16 Threads: 32

7950X3D

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900

AM5

7950X3D

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-14900

120 W

7950X3D

💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

7950X3D

The Intel Core i9-14900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.