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Intel Core i9-14900KS | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-14900KS or AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 6.20 GHz. Up to 192 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-14900KS was released in Q1/2024. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D was released in Q1/2025. |
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Intel Core i9 (81) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (47) |
Intel Core i 14000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 9000 (9) |
14 | Generation | 7 |
Raptor Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Granite Ridge (Zen 5) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Core i9-13900KS | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-14900KS is 3.20 GHz (6.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is at 4.30 GHz (5.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
24 | Cores | 16 |
32 | Threads | 32 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz (6.20 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 4.30 GHz (5.70 GHz) 16x Zen 5 |
2.40 GHz (4.50 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-14900KS or AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 2 |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-14900KS can use up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D supports up to 192 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 89.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5600 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 192 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-14900KS is 150 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
253 W | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
320 W | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 89 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-14900KS is manufactured in 10 nm and has 68.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 144.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q1/2025 |
699 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 5.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 6.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS
3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
42,871 CB R23 MC @ 191 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-14900KS | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
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