CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-14900KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 39.5%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900KF shows superior performance with a 33.8% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Release Date
Q3 2023
Market Position
91st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs14th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs24th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
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
i9-14900KF
4,708
5900
3,376
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-14900KF
59,519
5900
44,485
Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900KF
i9-14900KF
AMD Ryzen 9 5900
5900
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KF, Intel Core i9-14900KF
i9-14900KF
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor
5900
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-14900KF
3.3 GHz
5900
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-14900KF
4.8 GHz
5900
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-14900KF
16 Threads: 32
5900
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-14900KF
AM4
5900
âš¡TDP
125 W
i9-14900KF
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
i9-14900KF
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 i9-14900KF and AMD Ryzen 9 5900 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.