Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 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 i9-14900

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
8 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 16
Around 2% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.7 GHz
Around 88% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
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
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4488 vs 4276

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 4 Jan 2023
Number of cores	24 vs 16
Maximum frequency	5.8 GHz vs 5.7 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 16 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 170 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4488 vs 4276

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
Around 78% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 30% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 62704 vs 48106

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L3 cache	64 MB vs 36 MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	62704 vs 48106

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4488

4276

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

48106

62704

Name	Intel Core i9-14900	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
PassMark - Single thread mark	4488	4276
PassMark - CPU mark	48106	62704
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		15782

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	4 Jan 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$549	$699
Place in performance rating	49	42
Architecture codename		Zen 4
OPN Tray		100-000000514
Vertical segment		Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz	4.5 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	70 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	16 MB
L3 cache	36 MB (shared)	64 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100 °C
Maximum frequency	5.8 GHz	5.7 GHz
Number of cores	24	16
Number of threads	32	32
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™)