Core i9-14900KS vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Intel Core i9-14900KS ≈ ₹86,900 today Buy now

≈10% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ≈ ₹47,700 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 10% higher than Core i9-14900KS in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)

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Core i9-14900KS Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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 i9-14900KS

16 more cores (24 vs 8)

Why pick Ryzen 7 9800X3D

10% higher estimated gaming score
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates
30 W lower rated TDP (120 W vs 150 W)
About ₹39,200 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i9-14900KS	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	24	8
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 16E	8P
Threads	32	16
Boost clock	6.2 GHz	5.2 GHz
Base clock	3.2 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	96 MB
TDP (rated)	150 W	120 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
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	—	2024-11-07
Price today (≈)	₹86,900	₹47,700

FAQ

Is Core i9-14900KS better than Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 10% higher than Core i9-14900KS in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 i9-14900KS or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is rated at 120 W versus 150 W for Core i9-14900KS.

Which is better value, Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 9800X3D gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-14900KS. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen 7 9800X3D use the same motherboard?

No. Core i9-14900KS uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.