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Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i7-14700BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-14700

  • Blender render score 317 samples/min
  • Cores 20
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 9700X

  • Blender render score 321 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-14700317

Median of 11 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X321

Median of 85 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A66%Good
B59%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Cores: 20 vs 8

Office Work

A83%Excellent
B76%Excellent

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Cores: 20 vs 8

Daily Use

A72%Good
B68%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Cores: 20 vs 8

Content Creation

A58%Good
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Threads: 28 vs 16

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-14700 comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-14700

70/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

62/100

AIntel Core i7-14700

Advantages

  • Cores 20 vs 8 (150% higher)
  • Threads 28 vs 16 (75% higher)
  • L3 cache 33 MB vs 32 MB (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (45% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz vs 5.5 GHz (2% lower)
  • Blender render score 317 samples/min vs 321 samples/min (1% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz (81% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz vs 5.4 GHz (2% higher)
  • Blender render score 321 samples/min vs 317 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 8 vs 20 (60% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 28 (43% lower)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 33 MB (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-14700BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.317 samples/min321 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1185
Cores & clocks
Cores20 Better +150%8
Efficiency (E) cores12—
Threads28 Better +75%16
Base clock2.1 GHz3.8 GHz Better +81%
Max boost clock5.4 GHz5.5 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache33 MB Better +3%32 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 5
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 74 nm
Release year20242024
Launch price$384$359

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Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-14700 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts a median render score of 321 against 317 for Intel Core i7-14700, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 85 and 11 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-14700: 20 cores, 28 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $384. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.5 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $359.

Our overall scores are 70 for Core i7-14700 and 62 for Ryzen 7 9700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-14700; for office work: Core i7-14700; for daily use: Core i7-14700; for content creation: Core i7-14700. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-14700 vs Ryzen 7 9700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-14700 or the Ryzen 7 9700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts a median render score of 321 against 317 for Intel Core i7-14700, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 85 and 11 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-14700 or the Ryzen 7 9700X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i7-14700 and the Ryzen 7 9700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-14700 launched at $384 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at $359. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-14700 or the Ryzen 7 9700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-14700 (66 vs 59 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.