CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior performance with a 43.8% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-14700

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700
4,487
9700X
4,652

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700
53,637
9700X
37,308

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700
3.8 GHz
9700X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700
5.5 GHz
9700X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700
8 Threads: 16
9700X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700
AM5
9700X
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-14700
65 W
9700X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X

The Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-14700 drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.