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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 9900X vs Core i9-14900K

The Ryzen 9 9900X is slightly faster than the Core i9-14900K on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's $115.91 cheaper!

  • Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 months newer
  • Up to 18% cheaper$353.09 vs $469.00
  • Up to 26% better value for money
  • Up to 18% more expensive$469.00 vs $353.09

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 9 9900X ranks 6 points higher.

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Core i9-14900K has 12 more cores.

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Core i9-14900K has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 9900X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900K boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 9900X is $115.91 cheaper.

AM5
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LGA1700
Granite Ridge
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Raptor Lake-R
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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UHD Graphics 770
5600 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 9900X or Core i9-14900K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 8% faster than the Core i9-14900K on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 71/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core i9-14900K?expand_more
8% 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 9900X or Core i9-14900K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 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 9900X and Core i9-14900K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100, Core i9-14900K scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 9900X 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 9900X or Core i9-14900K?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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