Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i7-14700

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
8 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 12
4 more threads: 28 vs 24
2.1x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3.3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2.6x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 170 Watt

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 27 Sep 2022
Number of cores	20 vs 12
Number of threads	28 vs 24
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 768 KB
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 12 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 170 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4258 vs 4251

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Around 94% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 21% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 51639 vs 42773

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L3 cache	64 MB vs 33 MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	51639 vs 42773

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-14700
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4258

4251

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

42773

51639

Name	Intel Core i7-14700	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
PassMark - Single thread mark	4258	4251
PassMark - CPU mark	42773	51639
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		12732

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-14700	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	27 Sep 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$384	$549
Place in performance rating	84	88
Architecture codename		Zen 4
OPN Tray		100-000000589
Vertical segment		Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 GHz	4.7 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	70 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	768 KB
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	12 MB
L3 cache	33 MB (shared)	64 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100 °C
Maximum frequency	5.4 GHz	5.6 GHz
Number of cores	20	12
Number of threads	28	24
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		47 °C
Transistor count		13140 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR5-5200
Max memory channels		2
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	170 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)
Max number of PCIe lanes		24
PCI Express revision		5.0
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)