Ryzen 7 9800X3D against Core i9-14900KF
Core i9-14900KF leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in games by 24%.
- The Core i9-14900KF has 75% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i9-14900KF is 8% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i9-14900KF typically costs $36 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i9-14900KF is the better buy: 23.5 points per $100 against 19.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i9-14900KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 89 | 7 ptsright |
| Gaming | 97 | 78 | 19 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 55 | 96 | 41 ptsright |
| Single-core | 88 | 95 | 7 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 19.8 | 23.5 | 19%right |
| Typical price | $415 | $379 | $36right |
| Cores | 8 | 24 | 200%right |
| Threads | 16 | 32 | 100%right |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 6 GHz | 15%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 253 W | 56%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i9-14900KF | 79 vs 94 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i9-14900KF | 74 vs 94 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 90 vs 85 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 83 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 91 vs 82 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i9-14900KF | 72 vs 92 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i9-14900KF | 66 vs 94 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i9-14900KF | 81 vs 88 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i9-14900KF | 69 vs 94 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 X3D | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 24 / 32 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 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 | $415 | $379 |