Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core i9-14900K 2023, $589 · 24/32 cores/threads, 125 W

82.96

Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2023, $699 · 16/32 cores/threads, 120 W

87.61 +6%

Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 5 7500F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i7-14700K Core Ultra 7 265K Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 6% faster than Core i9-14900K 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

faster than 97% of tested · runs: 275

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

540+6 %

faster than 97% of tested · runs: 211

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

Overview

	Core i9-14900K	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Score (0–100)	82.96	87.61
Ranking position	6	5
Price/performance (0–100)	50.55	44.98
Power efficiency (0–100)	34.68	38.15
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	AMD
Architecture	Raptor Lake	Zen 4 (Raphael)
Release date	2023-10-17	2023-02-28
Launch price	$589	$699

Specifications

	Core i9-14900K	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Cores	24	16
Threads	32	32
P + E cores	8 + 16	no data
Base clock	3.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Boost clock	6 GHz	5.7 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	128 MB
Process node	Intel 7	5 nm
Unlocked multiplier	yes	no
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core i9-14900K	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
TDP	125 W	120 W
Max temperature	100 °C	89 °C

Memory and PCI Express

	Core i9-14900K	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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

more cores: 24 vs 16
cheaper at launch: $589 vs $699
unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

6% higher overall score
bigger L3 cache: 128 MB vs 36 MB
lower TDP: 120 W vs 125 W

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