Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·7h ago
Public
375
FPSAverage
328
FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Core i9-14900 vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The Core i9-14900 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $260.64 more expensive!
Core i9-1490067% Score
- Up to 53% more expensive – $564.64 vs $304.00
Ryzen 7 9700X78% Score
- Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 months newer
- Up to 53% cheaper – $304.00 vs $564.64
- Up to 71% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1700
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AM5Raptor Lake-R
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Granite RidgeDesktop
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DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-14900 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 16% faster than the Core i9-14900 on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 67/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core i9-14900?expand_more
16% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-14900 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-14900 and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-14900 scores 67/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 78/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-14900 or Ryzen 7 9700X 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 i9-14900 or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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