Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is about 8% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 8% faster (90 vs 83).
- Cores: Core i9-14900K has 24 vs 16.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-14900K 125 W, Ryzen 9 9950X3D 170 W; the Core i9-14900K delivers 25% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 2 years newer (2025 vs 2023).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-14900K | Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 83 | 90 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 14th Gen | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 170 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |