Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 9 5950X: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i7-14700K 2023, $409 · 20/28 cores/threads, 125 W

72.52 +11%

Ryzen 9 5950X 2020, $799 · 16/32 cores/threads, 105 W

65.39

Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core Ultra 7 265K Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

Core i7-14700K is 11% faster than Ryzen 9 5950X by our estimate.

Different sockets (LGA1700 and AM4) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core i7-14700K

442+13 %

faster than 94% of tested · runs: 106

Ryzen 9 5950X

392

faster than 92% of tested · runs: 491

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core i7-14700K	Ryzen 9 5950X
Score (0–100)	72.52	65.39
Ranking position	15	25
Price/performance (0–100)	63.63	29.37
Power efficiency (0–100)	30.32	32.55
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	AMD
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Zen 3 (Vermeer)
Release date	2023-10-17	2020-11-05
Launch price	$409	$799

Specifications

	Core i7-14700K	Ryzen 9 5950X
Cores	20	16
Threads	28	32
P + E cores	8 + 12	no data
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	5.6 GHz	4.9 GHz
L2 cache	28 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	64 MB
Process node	Intel 7	7 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	no
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i7-14700K	Ryzen 9 5950X
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
TDP	125 W	105 W
Max temperature	100 °C	90 °C

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i7-14700K	Ryzen 9 5950X
Memory type	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Memory channels	2	2
Max memory	192 GB	128 GB
PCI Express version	5.0	4.0
PCIe lanes	20	20

Pros and cons

Core i7-14700K

11% higher overall score
26% faster single core
more cores: 20 vs 16
newer: released in 2023
cheaper at launch: $409 vs $799
has integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770)

Ryzen 9 5950X

more threads: 32 vs 28
bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB
lower TDP: 105 W vs 125 W

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