CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-14700 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 8.2%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D shows superior performance with a 16.5% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
75th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs58th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs18th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700
4,487
7950X3D
4,148

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700
53,637
7950X3D
62,501

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
7950X3D
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core Processor
7950X3D
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700
4.2 GHz
7950X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700
5.7 GHz
7950X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700
16 Threads: 32
7950X3D
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700
AM5
7950X3D
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-14700
120 W
7950X3D
💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
7950X3D

The Intel Core i7-14700 and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.