Core i9-14900KF vs Ryzen 5 7600X3D

Verdict: Core i9-14900KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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
85
85
Est. multi-core score
82
28
Est. single-core score
87
74
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i9-14900KF   Ryzen 5 7600X3D

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 i9-14900KF

  • 18 more cores (24 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7600X3D

  • 3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates
  • Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
  • 60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
  • About ₹20,500 cheaper today

Specifications

Core i9-14900KFRyzen 5 7600X3D
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontZen 4
Code nameRaptor Lake RefreshRaphael
ProcessIntel 7TSMC 5 nm
Cores246
P-cores + E-cores8P + 16E6P
Threads3212
Boost clock5.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Base clock3.2 GHz4.1 GHz
L2 cache32 MB6 MB
L3 cache36 MB96 MB
TDP (rated)125 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM5
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingUnlockedPBO + Curve Optimizer (multiplier locked)
Cooler in the boxNot includedNot included
Integrated graphics—Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released—2024-08-31
Price today (≈)₹44,900₹24,400

FAQ

Is Core i9-14900KF better than Ryzen 5 7600X3D?

Core i9-14900KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 i9-14900KF or Ryzen 5 7600X3D?

Ryzen 5 7600X3D is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i9-14900KF.

Which is better value, Core i9-14900KF or Ryzen 5 7600X3D?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7600X3D gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-14900KF. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i9-14900KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D use the same motherboard?

No. Core i9-14900KF uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.

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