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Intel Core i7-14700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

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

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-14700K

  • Blender render score 449 samples/min
  • Cores 20
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7900X

  • Blender render score 444 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.6 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

Intel Core i7-14700K is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-14700K449

Median of 20 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X444

Median of 28 submissions

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

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A70%Good
B77%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 33 MB

Office Work

A77%Excellent
B67%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700K · TDP / base power: 125 W vs 170 W

Daily Use

A70%Good
B62%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700K · TDP / base power: 125 W vs 170 W

Content Creation

A64%Good
B58%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700K · Cores: 20 vs 12

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-14700K comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-14700K

70/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

66/100

AIntel Core i7-14700K

Advantages

  • Cores 20 vs 12 (67% higher)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 170 W (26% lower)
  • Threads 28 vs 24 (17% higher)
  • Blender render score 449 samples/min vs 444 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 33 MB vs 64 MB (48% lower)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (28% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 33 MB (94% higher)
  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (38% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 12 vs 20 (40% lower)
  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 125 W (36% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 28 (14% lower)
  • Blender render score 444 samples/min vs 449 samples/min (1% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-14700KBAMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.449 samples/min Better +1%444 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2028
Cores & clocks
Cores20 Better +67%12
Efficiency (E) cores12—
Threads28 Better +17%24
Base clock3.4 GHz4.7 GHz Better +38%
Max boost clock5.6 GHz5.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache33 MB64 MB Better +94%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W Better170 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20232022
Launch price$409$549

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Intel Core i7-14700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-14700K and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-14700K posts a median render score of 449 against 444 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 20 and 28 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-14700K: 20 cores, 28 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $409. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $549.

Our overall scores are 70 for Core i7-14700K and 66 for Ryzen 9 7900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7900X; for office work: Core i7-14700K; for daily use: Core i7-14700K; for content creation: Core i7-14700K. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 9 7900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-14700K or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-14700K posts a median render score of 449 against 444 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 20 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-14700K or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is rated at 170 W and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 125 W, so the Core i7-14700K draws 36% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-14700K and the Ryzen 9 7900X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-14700K launched at $409 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at $549. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-14700K or the Ryzen 9 7900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (70 vs 77 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.