Compare / Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 9 9950X

Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 9 9950X: which is better?

Core i9-14900K and Ryzen 9 9950X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i9-14900K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i9-14900K

90%of the fastest CPU
≈ $520Part score 93/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 9950X

85%of the fastest CPU
≈ $520Part score 89/100
Value: Core i9-14900K

Head to head

90%
Gaming performance
85%
93/100
Part score
89/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $520
Approx. price
≈ $520
100/100
Value for money
94/100

Specifications

Core i9-14900KRyzen 9 9950X
Cores / threads24 / 3216 / 32
Max boost6 GHz5.7 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W170 W
SocketLGA1700AM5
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20232024
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i9-14900KRyzen 9 9950X
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value