Core i9-14900KS vs Ryzen 9 9900X

Intel Core i9-14900KS ≈ ₹86,300 today Buy now

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X ≈ ₹35,400 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen 9 9900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 9 9900X 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.

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Core i9-14900KS Ryzen 9 9900X

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Why pick Core i9-14900KS

12 more cores (24 vs 12)

Why pick Ryzen 9 9900X

30 W lower rated TDP (120 W vs 150 W)
About ₹50,900 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i9-14900KS	Ryzen 9 9900X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	24	12
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 16E	12P
Threads	32	24
Boost clock	6.2 GHz	5.6 GHz
Base clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB	12 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	64 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	—	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹86,300	₹35,400

FAQ

Is Core i9-14900KS better than Ryzen 9 9900X?

Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen 9 9900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 9 9900X 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 9 9900X?

Ryzen 9 9900X is rated at 120 W versus 150 W for Core i9-14900KS.

Which is better value, Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen 9 9900X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 9 9900X 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 9 9900X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i9-14900KS uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 9 9900X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.