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Intel Core i9-14900KS vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

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 i9-14900KSBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-14900KS

  • Blender render score 541 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 6.2 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7950X

  • Blender render score 572 samples/min
  • Cores 16
  • Max boost clock 5.7 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 7950X is 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-14900KS541

Median of 3 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X572

Median of 30 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
B83%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7950X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 36 MB

Office Work

A79%Excellent
B72%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900KS · Max boost clock: 6.2 GHz vs 5.7 GHz

Daily Use

A72%Good
B68%Good

Better pick: Core i9-14900KS · Max boost clock: 6.2 GHz vs 5.7 GHz

Content Creation

A72%Good
B70%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i9-14900KS

76/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

73/100

AIntel Core i9-14900KS

Advantages

  • Cores 24 vs 16 (50% higher)
  • TDP / base power 150 W vs 170 W (12% lower)
  • Max boost clock 6.2 GHz vs 5.7 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 64 MB (44% lower)
  • Base clock 3.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (29% lower)
  • Blender render score 541 samples/min vs 572 samples/min (5% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 36 MB (78% higher)
  • Base clock 4.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz (41% higher)
  • Blender render score 572 samples/min vs 541 samples/min (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 16 vs 24 (33% lower)
  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 150 W (13% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.7 GHz vs 6.2 GHz (8% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-14900KSBAMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.541 samples/min572 samples/min Better +6%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.330
Cores & clocks
Cores24 Better +50%16
Efficiency (E) cores16—
Threads3232
Base clock3.2 GHz4.5 GHz Better +41%
Max boost clock6.2 GHz Better +9%5.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB64 MB Better +78%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power150 W Better170 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20242022
Launch price$689$699

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Intel Core i9-14900KS vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-14900KS and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X posts a median render score of 572 against 541 for Intel Core i9-14900KS, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 30 and 3 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-14900KS: 24 cores, 32 threads, 6.2 GHz max boost clock, 150 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $689. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 5.7 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $699.

Our overall scores are 76 for Core i9-14900KS and 73 for Ryzen 9 7950X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7950X; for office work: Core i9-14900KS; for daily use: Core i9-14900KS; 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 i9-14900KS vs Ryzen 9 7950X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-14900KS or the Ryzen 9 7950X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X posts a median render score of 572 against 541 for Intel Core i9-14900KS, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 30 and 3 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-14900KS or the Ryzen 9 7950X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is rated at 170 W and the Intel Core i9-14900KS at 150 W, so the Core i9-14900KS draws 13% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i9-14900KS and the Ryzen 9 7950X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-14900KS launched at $689 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at $699. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-14900KS or the Ryzen 9 7950X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (79 vs 83 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.