CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-14900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 9.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900KS shows superior performance with a 55.8% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-14900KS

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 7 9800X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
214th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs61st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-14900KS
4,870
9800X3D
4,431

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900KS
62,393
9800X3D
40,043

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900KS
i9-14900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KS, Intel Core i9-14900KS
i9-14900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-14900KS
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-14900KS
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-14900KS
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-14900KS
AM5
9800X3D
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-14900KS
120 W
9800X3D
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
i9-14900KS
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
9800X3D

The Intel Core i9-14900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-14900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-14900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.