CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i7-14700 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 5.5%
- Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
- The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has the highest core count with 12 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 7900X
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
133rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs46th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-14700
4,487
7900X
4,254
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-14700
53,637
7900X
51,701
Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
7900X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core Processor
7900X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700
4.7 GHz
7900X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700
5.6 GHz
7900X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700
12 Threads: 24
7900X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700
AM5
7900X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-14700
170 W
7900X
💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7900X
The Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 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 7900X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X drawing more power under load (170W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.