CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900F vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-14900F leads in single-threaded performance by up to 65.3%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900F shows superior performance with a 22.1% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900F

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
155th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs32nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs42nd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop
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

i9-14900F
4,472
3950X
2,705

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900F
47,298
3950X
38,744

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900F vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900F
i9-14900F
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
3950X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900F
i9-14900F
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core Processor
3950X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-14900F
3.5 GHz
3950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-14900F
4.7 GHz
3950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-14900F
16 Threads: 32
3950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-14900F
AM4
3950X
⚡TDP
65 W
i9-14900F
105 W
3950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-14900F
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 i9-14900F and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900F 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 AMD Ryzen 9 3950X drawing more power under load (105W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.