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Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

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 i9-14900KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 9900X

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-14900K

  • Blender render score 525 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 6.0 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 9900X

  • Blender render score 508 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 i9-14900K is 3% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-14900K525

Median of 93 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 9900X508

Median of 62 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

A79%Excellent
B77%Excellent

Too close to call

Office Work

A83%Excellent
B74%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900K · Max boost clock: 6.0 GHz vs 5.6 GHz

Daily Use

A75%Excellent
B69%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900K · Max boost clock: 6.0 GHz vs 5.6 GHz

Content Creation

A71%Good
B61%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900K · Threads: 32 vs 24

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-14900K comes out ahead

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

AIntel Core i9-14900K

77/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 9900X

70/100

AIntel Core i9-14900K

Advantages

  • Cores 24 vs 12 (100% higher)
  • Threads 32 vs 24 (33% higher)
  • Max boost clock 6.0 GHz vs 5.6 GHz (7% higher)
  • Blender render score 525 samples/min vs 508 samples/min (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 64 MB (44% lower)
  • Base clock 3.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (27% lower)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 120 W (4% higher)

BAMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 36 MB (78% higher)
  • Base clock 4.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz (38% higher)
  • TDP / base power 120 W vs 125 W (4% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 12 vs 24 (50% lower)
  • Threads 24 vs 32 (25% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz vs 6.0 GHz (7% lower)
  • Blender render score 508 samples/min vs 525 samples/min (3% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-14900KBAMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.525 samples/min Better +3%508 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.9362
Cores & clocks
Cores24 Better +100%12
Efficiency (E) cores16—
Threads32 Better +33%24
Base clock3.2 GHz4.4 GHz Better +38%
Max boost clock6.0 GHz Better +7%5.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB64 MB Better +78%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W120 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 5
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 74 nm
Release year20232024
Launch price$589$499

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Intel Core i9-14900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-14900K and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900K posts a median render score of 525 against 508 for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 93 and 62 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-14900K: 24 cores, 32 threads, 6.0 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $589. AMD Ryzen 9 9900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 120 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $499.

Our overall scores are 77 for Core i9-14900K and 70 for Ryzen 9 9900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i9-14900K; for daily use: Core i9-14900K; for content creation: Core i9-14900K. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 9 9900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-14900K or the Ryzen 9 9900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-14900K posts a median render score of 525 against 508 for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, making it 3% faster. The medians are based on 93 and 62 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-14900K or the Ryzen 9 9900X?

The Intel Core i9-14900K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at 120 W, so the Ryzen 9 9900X draws 4% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-14900K and the Ryzen 9 9900X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-14900K launched at $589 and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at $499. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-14900K or the Ryzen 9 9900X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (79 and 77 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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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.