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Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 9 9900X

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Performance score

Core i7-14700K 2023, $409 · 20/28 cores/threads, 125 W
72.52
Ryzen 9 9900X 2024, $499 · 12/24 cores/threads, 120 W
80.49 +11%

By our estimate, Ryzen 9 9900X beats Core i7-14700K by 11%.

Different sockets (LGA1700 and AM5) — 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)

faster than 94% of tested · runs: 106

Ryzen 9 9900X
501+13 %

faster than 96% of tested · runs: 383

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

Overview

Core i7-14700KRyzen 9 9900X
Score (0–100) 72.52 80.49
Ranking position 15 7
Price/performance (0–100) 63.63 57.89
Power efficiency (0–100) 30.32 35.05
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Raptor Lake Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
Release date 2023-10-17 2024-08-15
Launch price $409 $499

Specifications

Core i7-14700KRyzen 9 9900X
Cores 20 12
Threads 28 24
P + E cores 8 + 12 no data
Base clock 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Boost clock 5.6 GHz 5.6 GHz
L2 cache 28 MB 12 MB
L3 cache 33 MB 64 MB
Process node Intel 7 4 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes yes
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i7-14700KRyzen 9 9900X
Socket LGA1700 AM5
TDP 125 W 120 W
Max temperature 100 °C 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Core i7-14700KRyzen 9 9900X
Memory type DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 192 GB 192 GB
PCI Express version 5.0 5.0
PCIe lanes 20 24

Pros and cons

Core i7-14700K

  • more cores: 20 vs 12
  • more threads: 28 vs 24
  • cheaper at launch: $409 vs $499

Ryzen 9 9900X

  • 11% higher overall score
  • 16% faster single core
  • bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB
  • lower TDP: 120 W vs 125 W
  • newer: released in 2024

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