Ryzen 9 7950X3D against Core i9-14900K
Core i9-14900K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 9 7950X3D leads in games by 8%.
- The Core i9-14900K has 7% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i9-14900K is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i9-14900K typically costs $203 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i9-14900K is the better buy: 22.5 points per $100 against 14.4.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Core i9-14900K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 86 | 89 | 3 ptsright |
| Gaming | 84 | 78 | 6 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 90 | 96 | 6 ptsright |
| Single-core | 85 | 95 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 14.4 | 22.5 | 56%right |
| Typical price | $599 | $396 | $203right |
| Cores | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Threads | 32 | 32 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 6 GHz | 5%right |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 253 W | 56%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i9-14900K | 86 vs 94 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i9-14900K | 87 vs 94 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 85 vs 83 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 85 vs 82 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i9-14900K | 88 vs 92 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i9-14900K | 88 vs 94 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i9-14900K | 86 vs 88 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i9-14900K | 88 vs 94 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 X3D | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 32 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 6 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 125 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $599 | $396 |