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.

Intel Core i9-14900F

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

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: 4472 vs 4254

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	4472 vs 4254

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 9% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 51695 vs 47298

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	51695 vs 47298

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4472

4254

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

47298

51695

Name	Intel Core i9-14900F	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
PassMark - Single thread mark	4472	4254
PassMark - CPU mark	47298	51695
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™)