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Core i9-14900KF vs Ryzen 9 3950X

Core i9-14900KF vs Ryzen 9 3950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 375.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 3950X

3.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 437.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 263 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i9-14900KF

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 375.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 3950X

3.5 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 437.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 263 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-14900KF outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 3950X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-14900KF is 1422 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 3950X.

Advantages of Core i9-14900KF

  • Performs up to 24% better in Valorant than Ryzen 9 3950X - 1008 vs 810 FPS
  • Up to 14% cheaper than Ryzen 9 3950X - $375.64 vs $437.79
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Valorant than Ryzen 9 3950X - $0.37 vs $0.54 per FPS
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

1008

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

100%

Price, €

€375.64

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i9-14900KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 375.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 262 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

810

80%

Value, €/FPS

€0.54/FPS

69%

Price, €

€437.79

85%

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, 32-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 437.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 263 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo
Core i9-14900KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3108

100%

Multi-Core

21042

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo
Ryzen 9 3950X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1704

55%

Multi-Core

10696

51%

Intel Core i9-14900KF Logo

Core i9-14900KF

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Logo

Ryzen 9 3950X

Oct 17th, 2023
Nov 25th, 2019
Core i9Ryzen 9
Raptor LakeMatisse
Intel Socket 1700AMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Desktop
24
16
3232
3.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
6.0 GHz
4.7 GHz
Not Available105 W
10 nm
7 nm
32.0x
35.0x
NoneNone
YesYes

PCs Using Core i9-14900KF or Ryzen 9 3950X

With selected game settings

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