amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
intel
Brand24/32
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock150W
TDPIntel Core i9-14900KS
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
$549 • Nov 2020
Intel Core i9-14900KS
$689 • Mar 2024
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 6.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 32 X |
| TDP | 105 W | 150 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 2.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 36.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 257 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 8300 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i9-14900KS
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i9-14900KS Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i9-14900KS
INTEL • 24/32 • 3.2GHz
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