CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i7-14700 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 29.3%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior performance with a 17.6% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i7-14700
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 5950X
Release Date
Q4 2020
Market Position
171st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs300th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs47th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-14700
4,487
5950X
3,469
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-14700
53,637
5950X
45,601
Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
5950X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core Processor
5950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700
3.4 GHz
5950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700
4.9 GHz
5950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700
16 Threads: 32
5950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700
AM4
5950X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-14700
105 W
5950X
💾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
5950X
The Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 5950X 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.
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