CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i7-14700 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 65.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior performance with a 38.4% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has the highest core count with 16 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 9 3950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

223rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs670th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs67th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700

4,487

3950X

2,705

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700

53,637

3950X

38,744

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i7-14700

i7-14700

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

3950X

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF

i7-14700

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core Processor

3950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i7-14700

3.5 GHz

3950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i7-14700

4.7 GHz

3950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i7-14700

16 Threads: 32

3950X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i7-14700

AM4

3950X

⚡TDP

125 W

i7-14700

105 W

3950X

💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

3950X

The Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.