Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 9 9950X

Intel Core i7-14700K ≈ ₹36,900 today Buy now

≈8% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹58,800 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 8% higher than Core i7-14700K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i7-14700K gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Core i7-14700K Ryzen 9 9950X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i7-14700K

4 more cores (20 vs 16)
45 W lower rated TDP (125 W vs 170 W)
About ₹21,900 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

8% higher estimated gaming score

Specifications

	Core i7-14700K	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	20	16
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	16P
Threads	28	32
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	28 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	170 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	—	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹36,900	₹58,800

FAQ

Is Core i7-14700K better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 8% higher than Core i7-14700K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i7-14700K gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Core i7-14700K is rated at 125 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X.

Which is better value, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i7-14700K gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9950X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i7-14700K and Ryzen 9 9950X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i7-14700K uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 9 9950X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.