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Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D: Which is Better?

Oct 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh vs Mar 2025 Ryzen 9000

The verdict

Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins

Ryzen 9 9950X3D comes out ahead of Core i9-14900K on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 13.0% faster than Core i9-14900K in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Cores 24 16
Threads 32 32
Boost clock 6.0 GHz 5.7 GHz
Base clock 3.2 GHz 4.3 GHz
TDP 125 W 170 W
L2 cache 32 MB 16 MB
L3 cache 36 MB 128 MB
MSRP $589 $699
Process node Intel 7 TSMC N4P
Socket LGA1700 AM5
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600
Launched Oct 2023 Mar 2025

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i9-14900KRyzen 9 9950X3D
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −1.0%
    Core i9-14900K
    2,284
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    2,308
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −2.8%
    Core i9-14900K
    138
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    142
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    −19.0%
    Core i9-14900K
    20,245
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    24,987
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −11.1%
    Core i9-14900K
    3,095
    Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    3,482

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core i9-14900K MSRP
$589
Difference
−$110

Ryzen 9 9950X3D costs more.

Ryzen 9 9950X3D MSRP
$699

Frequently asked

Is the Core i9-14900K better than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core i9-14900K or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D leads in gaming workloads by 7.0% over Core i9-14900K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i9-14900K or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 13.0% faster than Core i9-14900K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i9-14900K and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D?
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D launched at $699, $110 more than the Core i9-14900K at $589.

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