CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-14900KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 35.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900KF shows superior performance with a 30.5% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900KF

Desktop
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 5950X

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2020
Market Position
171st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs300th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs47th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900KF
4,708
5950X
3,469

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900KF
59,519
5950X
45,601

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900KF
i9-14900KF
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
5950X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KF, Intel Core i9-14900KF
i9-14900KF
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core Processor
5950X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-14900KF
3.4 GHz
5950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-14900KF
4.9 GHz
5950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-14900KF
16 Threads: 32
5950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-14900KF
AM4
5950X
⚡TDP
125 W
i9-14900KF
105 W
5950X
💾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
5950X

The Intel Core i9-14900KF and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 5950X 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.