Ryzen 9 9900X against Core i7-14700K
Core i7-14700K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i7-14700K leads in games by 3%.
- The Core i7-14700K has 9% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 9 9900X and Core i7-14700K are level on single-core.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X typically costs $27 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core i7-14700K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 81 | 83 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 74 | 76 | 2 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 79 | 86 | 7 ptsright |
| Single-core | 92 | 90 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 24 | 22.7 | 6%left |
| Typical price | $338 | $365 | $27left |
| Cores | 12 | 20 | 67%right |
| Threads | 24 | 28 | 17%right |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 253 W | 56%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-14700K | 84 vs 87 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Core i7-14700K | 78 vs 80 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i7-14700K | 77 vs 79 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-14700K | 81 vs 85 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-14700K | 81 vs 86 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i7-14700K | 79 vs 82 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-14700K | 82 vs 86 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 20 / 28 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 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 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $338 | $365 |