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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 7950X vs Core i9-14900K

The Ryzen 9 7950X is slightly slower than the Core i9-14900K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 19% more expensive – $699 vs $469.00

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 1 month newer
Up to 19% cheaper – $469.00 vs $699
Up to 25% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen 9 7950X

735FPS

Core i9-14900K

756FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 9 7950X

293FPS

Core i9-14900K

310FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 9 7950X

400FPS

Core i9-14900K

423FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 9 7950X

223FPS

Core i9-14900K

225FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 9 7950X

778FPS

Core i9-14900K

804FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 9 7950X

260FPS

Core i9-14900K

266FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 9 7950X

815FPS

Core i9-14900K

842FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 9 7950X

249FPS

Core i9-14900K

252FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 9 7950X

67%

Core i9-14900K

72%

Core i9-14900K ranks 5 points higher.

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Ryzen 9 7950X

Core i9-14900K

Core i9-14900K has 8 more cores.

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64 MB

36 MB

Ryzen 9 7950X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 9 7950X

4.5 GHz

Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 9 7950X has a 41% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 9 7950X

5.7 GHz

Core i9-14900K

6 GHz

Core i9-14900K boosts 5% higher.

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Ryzen 9 7950X

170W

Core i9-14900K

125W

Core i9-14900K draws 45W less power.

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Ryzen 9 7950X

Core i9-14900K

$469.00

Ryzen 9 7950XCore i9-14900K

AM5

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LGA1700

Raphael

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Raptor Lake-R

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Desktop

Radeon Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

5200 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 7950X or Core i9-14900K?expand_more

The Core i9-14900K. It's 7% faster than the Ryzen 9 7950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 67/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-14900K than Ryzen 9 7950X?expand_more

7% 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, Ryzen 9 7950X or Core i9-14900K?expand_more

The Core i9-14900K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-14900K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 7950X and Core i9-14900K?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 7950X scores 67/100, Core i9-14900K scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 9 7950X or Core i9-14900K 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 Ryzen 9 7950X or Core i9-14900K?expand_more

The Core i9-14900K is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.