CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-14900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 44.3%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900KS shows superior performance with a 40.3% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has the highest core count with 16 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 9 5900X

Desktop
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

i9-14900KS
4,870
5900X
3,376

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-14900KS
62,393
5900X
44,485

Specifications: Intel Core i9-14900KS vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900KS
i9-14900KS
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
5900X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900KS, Intel Core i9-14900KS
i9-14900KS
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor
5900X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-14900KS
3.3 GHz
5900X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-14900KS
4.8 GHz
5900X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-14900KS
16 Threads: 32
5900X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i9-14900KS
AM4
5900X
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-14900KS
105 W
5900X
💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
5900X

The Intel Core i9-14900KS and AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.