Ryzen 9 9900X against Core i9-14900K
Core i9-14900K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i9-14900K leads in games by 5%.
- The Core i9-14900K has 22% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i9-14900K is 3% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X typically costs $58 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core i9-14900K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 81 | 89 | 8 ptsright |
| Gaming | 74 | 78 | 4 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 79 | 96 | 17 ptsright |
| Single-core | 92 | 95 | 3 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 24 | 22.5 | 7%left |
| Typical price | $338 | $396 | $58left |
| Cores | 12 | 24 | 100%right |
| Threads | 24 | 32 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 6 GHz | 7%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 | 84 vs 94 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i9-14900K | 80 vs 85 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i9-14900K | 78 vs 83 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i9-14900K | 77 vs 82 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i9-14900K | 81 vs 92 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i9-14900K | 81 vs 94 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i9-14900K | 79 vs 88 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i9-14900K | 82 vs 94 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 32 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 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 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $338 | $396 |