Intel Core i9-14900F vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900F 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.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900F

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
  • 12 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 12
  • 8 more threads: 32 vs 24
  • Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz
  • 2.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 4x 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: 4467 vs 4255
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 8 Jan 2024 vs 27 Sep 2022
Number of cores 24 vs 12
Number of threads 32 vs 24
Maximum frequency 5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz
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 4467 vs 4255

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

  • 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 10% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 51713 vs 47199
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 51713 vs 47199

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900F
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
4467
4255
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
47199
51713
Name Intel Core i9-14900F AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
PassMark - Single thread mark 4467 4255
PassMark - CPU mark 47199 51713
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 12732

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i9-14900F AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Essentials

Launch date 8 Jan 2024 27 Sep 2022
Launch price (MSRP) $524 $549
Place in performance rating 55 87
Architecture codename Zen 4
OPN Tray 100-000000589
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

Base frequency 2000 MHz 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 36 MB (shared) 64 MB
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm 5 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 100 °C
Maximum frequency 5.8 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of cores 24 12
Number of threads 32 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™)