Ryzen 7 9800X3D against Core i5-14600KF
Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in games by 33%.
- The Core i5-14600KF has 9% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Core i5-14600KF are level on single-core.
- The Core i5-14600KF typically costs $176 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-14600KF is the better buy: 30.5 points per $100 against 19.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i5-14600KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 73 | 9 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 97 | 73 | 24 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 55 | 60 | 5 ptsright |
| Single-core | 88 | 86 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 19.8 | 30.5 | 54%right |
| Typical price | $415 | $239 | $176right |
| Cores | 8 | 14 | 75%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 2%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 181 W | 12%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 79 vs 77 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 90 vs 76 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 74 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 74 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 72 vs 69 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 81 vs 71 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 X3D | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $415 | $239 |