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

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-14900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 13.9%
Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900K

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 7950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2022

Market Position

73rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs45th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs16th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900K

4,870

7950X

4,276

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900K

62,393

7950X

62,703

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

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-14900K

i9-14900K

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

7950X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-14900K

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor

7950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-14900K

4.5 GHz

7950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-14900K

5.7 GHz

7950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-14900K

16 Threads: 32

7950X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i9-14900K

AM5

7950X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-14900K

170 W

7950X

💾Cache

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

i9-14900K

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

7950X

The Intel Core i9-14900K and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X drawing more power under load (170W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.