Ryzen 9 9950X against Core i9-14900KS
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i9-14900KS leads in games by 3%.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X has 3% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i9-14900KS is 4% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9950X | Core i9-14900KS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 89 | 90 | 1 ptsright |
| Gaming | 77 | 79 | 2 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 100 | 97 | 3 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 93 | 97 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 16.2 | 16.4 | 1%right |
| Typical price | $550 | $549 | $1right |
| Cores | 16 | 24 | 50%right |
| Threads | 32 | 32 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 6.2 GHz | 9%right |
| 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 i9-14900KS | 84 vs 86 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i9-14900KS | 82 vs 84 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9950X | Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 32 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz | 6.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 170 / 230 W | 150 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $550 | $549 |