Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is about 11% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 11% faster (92 vs 83).
- Cores: Core i9-14900K has 24 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-14900K 125 W, Ryzen 7 9800X3D 120 W; the Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers 15% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 1 year newer (2024 vs 2023).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-14900K | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 83 | 92 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 14th Gen | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Cores | 24 | 8 |
| Threads | 32 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 120 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |