Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700

• CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
• 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 12
• 4 more threads: 28 vs 24
• Around 12% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 89 °C
• 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
• Around 85% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 120 Watt
• Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4258 vs 4133

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

• 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
• 3.9x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• Around 18% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 50411 vs 42773

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-14700
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	4258 4133
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	42773 50411

Compare specifications (specs)