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Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

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 i9-14900BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

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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 9 3950X

  • Blender render score 367 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 4.7 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 9 3950X is 8% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-14900339

Median of 1 submission

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X367

Median of 6 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
B63%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Max boost clock: 5.8 GHz vs 4.7 GHz

Office Work

A88%Excellent
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A76%Excellent
B46%Fair

Better pick: Core i9-14900 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A63%Good
B61%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-14900 comes out ahead

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

AIntel Core i9-14900

76/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

54/100

AIntel Core i9-14900

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 24 vs 16 (50% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.8 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (23% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 64 MB (44% lower)
  • Base clock 2.0 GHz vs 3.5 GHz (43% lower)
  • Blender render score 339 samples/min vs 367 samples/min (8% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 36 MB (78% higher)
  • Base clock 3.5 GHz vs 2.0 GHz (75% higher)
  • Blender render score 367 samples/min vs 339 samples/min (8% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Cores 16 vs 24 (33% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 5.8 GHz (19% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-14900BAMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.339 samples/min367 samples/min Better +8%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.16
Cores & clocks
Cores24 Better +50%16
Efficiency (E) cores16—
Threads3232
Base clock2.0 GHz3.5 GHz Better +75%
Max boost clock5.8 GHz Better +23%4.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB64 MB Better +78%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 2
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20242019
Launch price$549$749

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Intel Core i9-14900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-14900 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 3950X posts a median render score of 367 against 339 for Intel Core i9-14900, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 6 and 1 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 9 3950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2019, launched at $749.

Our overall scores are 76 for Core i9-14900 and 54 for Ryzen 9 3950X 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: too close to call. 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 9 3950X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-14900 or the Ryzen 9 3950X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 3950X posts a median render score of 367 against 339 for Intel Core i9-14900, making it 8% faster. The medians are based on 6 and 1 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-14900 or the Ryzen 9 3950X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i9-14900 at 65 W, so the Core i9-14900 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-14900 and the Ryzen 9 3950X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-14900 launched at $549 and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at $749. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-14900 or the Ryzen 9 3950X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-14900 (75 vs 63 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.