CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D shows superior performance with a 28.4% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
138th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs65th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs35th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
4,281
7900X3D
4,133

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
39,246
7900X3D
50,398

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
7900X3D
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-Core Processor
7900X3D
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.4 GHz
7900X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
5.6 GHz
7900X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
12 Threads: 24
7900X3D
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
AM5 (LGA 1718)
7900X3D
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
120 W
7900X3D
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
7900X3D

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.