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Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 299.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 299.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 9 5900X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 9 5900X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 1076 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 9 5900X.

Advantages of Core i7-14700K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Ryzen 9 5900X - 231 vs 217 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 28 vs 24 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Up to 13% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $235.37 vs $269.95
  • Up to 8% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-14700K - $1.20 vs $1.30 per FPS
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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

231

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.3/FPS

92%

Price, €

€299.65

87%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked

Buy for 299.65 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 42 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

217

94%

Value, €/FPS

€1.2/FPS

100%

Price, €

€261.26

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo
Core i7-14700K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2939

100%

Multi-Core

19317

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

74%

Multi-Core

11883

62%

Intel Core i7-14700K Logo

Core i7-14700K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 9
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
20
Cores12
28
Threads24
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
Not AvailableTDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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