amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
intel
Brand24/32
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock150W
TDPIntel Core i9-14900KS
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
$699 • Jan 2025
Intel Core i9-14900KS
$689 • Mar 2024
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 6.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 43 X | 32 X |
| TDP | 170 W | 150 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 2.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 36.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |
| Process Size | 4nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 257 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 16630 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 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 9950X3D
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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 9950X3D
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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 9950X3D
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 9950X3D
Intel Core i9-14900KS
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
AMD • 16/32 • 4.3GHz
Intel Core i9-14900KS
INTEL • 24/32 • 3.2GHz
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