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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 9 7900X

The Core i7-14700K is same performance as the Ryzen 9 7900X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $285.00 more expensive!

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Is 1 year and 1 month newer
Up to 34% cheaper – $600.00 vs $315.00
Up to 34% better value for money

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$315.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 34% more expensive – $315.00 vs $600.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Core i7-14700K

323FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

323FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-14700K

224FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

224FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-14700K

178FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

178FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-14700K

262FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

262FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-14700K

408FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

407FPS

Destiny 22017

Core i7-14700K

590FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

590FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-14700K

787FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

786FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-14700K

825FPS

Ryzen 9 7900X

824FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-14700K

68%

Ryzen 9 7900X

68%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core i7-14700K

Ryzen 9 7900X

Core i7-14700K has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-14700K

Ryzen 9 7900X

Core i7-14700K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14700K

33 MB

Ryzen 9 7900X

64 MB

Ryzen 9 7900X has 31 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X has a 38% higher base clock.

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Core i7-14700K

5.6 GHz

Ryzen 9 7900X

5.6 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i7-14700K

125W

Ryzen 9 7900X

170W

Core i7-14700K draws 45W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-14700K

$600.00

Ryzen 9 7900X

$315.00

Ryzen 9 7900X is $285.00 cheaper.

Core i7-14700KRyzen 9 7900X

LGA1700

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AM5

Raptor Lake-R

Codenamehelp

Raphael

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Radeon Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-14700K and Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-14700K scores 68/100, Ryzen 9 7900X scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 9 7900X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 9 7900X?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.