Ryzen 7 9800X3D against Core i7-14700KF
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in games by 28%.
- The Core i7-14700KF has 56% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Core i7-14700KF are level on single-core.
- The Core i7-14700KF typically costs $80 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i7-14700KF is the better buy: 22.5 points per $100 against 18.3.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i7-14700KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 83 | 1 ptsright |
| Gaming | 97 | 76 | 21 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 55 | 86 | 31 ptsright |
| Single-core | 88 | 90 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 18.3 | 22.5 | 23%right |
| Typical price | $449 | $369 | $80right |
| Cores | 8 | 20 | 150%right |
| Threads | 16 | 28 | 75%right |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 8%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 253 W | 56%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i7-14700KF | 79 vs 87 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-14700KF | 74 vs 87 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 90 vs 81 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 80 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 79 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-14700KF | 72 vs 85 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-14700KF | 66 vs 86 on the 3D & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-14700KF | 69 vs 86 on the AI & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 X3D | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 28 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 125 / 253 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 | $449 | $369 |