i9-14900F vs Ryzen 9 5900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
25.09
Core i9-14900F
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
30.34
+20.9%

Core i9-14900F outperforms Ryzen 9 5900X by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking201142
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation30.7248.72
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency22.1943.35
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$524

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900F has 59% better value for money than Ryzen 9 5900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.6 GHz
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache768 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors0 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900X and Core i9-14900F.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 5900X 25.09
i9-14900F 30.34
+20.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 5900X 39115
i9-14900F 47298
+20.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 9 5900X 2209
i9-14900F 2864
+29.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 9 5900X 11961
i9-14900F 18375
+53.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.09 30.34
Recency 8 October 2020 8 January 2024
Physical cores 12 24
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 65 Watt

i9-14900F has a 20.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 61.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900F is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 5900X in performance tests.


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