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Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 9 7900X

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Performance score

Core i9-14900K 2023, $589 · 24/32 cores/threads, 125 W
82.96 +14%
Ryzen 9 7900X 2022, $549 · 12/24 cores/threads, 170 W
72.58

Core i9-14900K is 14% faster than Ryzen 9 7900X by our estimate.

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)

Core i9-14900K
508+23 %

faster than 97% of tested · runs: 275

faster than 93% of tested · runs: 161

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

Overview

Core i9-14900KRyzen 9 7900X
Score (0–100) 82.96 72.58
Ranking position 6 12
Price/performance (0–100) 50.55 47.44
Power efficiency (0–100) 34.68 22.31
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Raptor Lake Zen 4 (Raphael)
Release date 2023-10-17 2022-09-27
Launch price $589 $549

Specifications

Core i9-14900KRyzen 9 7900X
Cores 24 12
Threads 32 24
P + E cores 8 + 16 no data
Base clock 3.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Boost clock 6 GHz 5.6 GHz
L2 cache 32 MB 12 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 64 MB
Process node Intel 7 5 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes yes
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i9-14900KRyzen 9 7900X
Socket LGA1700 AM5
TDP 125 W 170 W
Max temperature 100 °C 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Core i9-14900KRyzen 9 7900X
Memory type DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 DDR5-5200
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 i9-14900K

  • 14% higher overall score
  • 4% faster single core
  • more cores: 24 vs 12
  • more threads: 32 vs 24
  • lower TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
  • newer: released in 2023

Ryzen 9 7900X

  • bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB
  • cheaper at launch: $549 vs $589

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