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Intel Core i9-14900 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.

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-14900

  • Blender render score 339 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 5.8 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

Intel Core i9-14900 is 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-14900339

Median of 1 submission

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. One of these parts has very few submissions, so treat the gap as indicative.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A75%Excellent
B59%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Cores: 24 vs 8

Office Work

A88%Excellent
B76%Excellent

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Cores: 24 vs 8

Daily Use

A76%Excellent
B68%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Cores: 24 vs 8

Content Creation

A63%Good
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Threads: 32 vs 16

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-14900 comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i9-14900

76/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

62/100

AIntel Core i9-14900

Advantages

  • Cores 24 vs 8 (200% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 16 (100% higher)
  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 32 MB (13% higher)
  • Blender render score 339 samples/min vs 321 samples/min (6% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.0 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (47% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 2.0 GHz (90% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 8 vs 24 (67% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 32 (50% lower)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 36 MB (11% lower)
  • Blender render score 321 samples/min vs 339 samples/min (5% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz vs 5.8 GHz (5% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-14900BAMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.339 samples/min Better +6%321 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.185
Cores & clocks
Cores24 Better +200%8
Efficiency (E) cores16—
Threads32 Better +100%16
Base clock2.0 GHz3.8 GHz Better +90%
Max boost clock5.8 GHz Better +5%5.5 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB Better +13%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$549$359

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Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-14900 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900 posts a median render score of 339 against 321 for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 85 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-14900: 24 cores, 32 threads, 5.8 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $549. 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 76 for Core i9-14900 and 62 for Ryzen 7 9700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-14900; for office work: Core i9-14900; for daily use: Core i9-14900; for content creation: Core i9-14900. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-14900 vs Ryzen 7 9700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-14900 or the Ryzen 7 9700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900 posts a median render score of 339 against 321 for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 1 and 85 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-14900 or the Ryzen 7 9700X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i9-14900 and the Ryzen 7 9700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-14900 launched at $549 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at $359. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-14900 or the Ryzen 7 9700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-14900 (75 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.