Ryzen 9 7950X against Core i7-14700K
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i7-14700K leads in games by 7%.
- The Ryzen 9 7950X has 8% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i7-14700K is 6% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i7-14700K typically costs $64 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i7-14700K is the better buy: 22.7 points per $100 against 19.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 7950X | Core i7-14700K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 82 | 83 | 1 ptsright |
| Gaming | 71 | 76 | 5 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 93 | 86 | 7 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 85 | 90 | 5 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 19.1 | 22.7 | 19%right |
| Typical price | $429 | $365 | $64right |
| Cores | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Threads | 32 | 28 | 14%left |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 230 W | 253 W | 10%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Core i7-14700K | 77 vs 81 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i7-14700K | 76 vs 80 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i7-14700K | 75 vs 79 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 9 7950X | 87 vs 85 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 9 7950X | 89 vs 86 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 9 7950X | 88 vs 86 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7950X | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 28 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 170 / 230 W | 125 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $429 | $365 |