Core i9-14900KS vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition

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

≈11% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition ≈ ₹96,400 today · 2026 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition scores about 11% higher than Core i9-14900KS in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

100

Est. multi-core score

Est. single-core score

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

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Core i9-14900KS Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition

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

8 more cores (24 vs 16)
50 W lower rated TDP (150 W vs 200 W)
About ₹9,500 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition

11% higher estimated gaming score
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates

Specifications

	Core i9-14900KS	Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	24	16
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 16E	16P
Threads	32	32
Boost clock	6.2 GHz	5.6 GHz
Base clock	3.2 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	32 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	36 MB	192 MB
TDP (rated)	150 W	200 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	—	2026-04-22
Price today (≈)	₹86,900	₹96,400

FAQ

Is Core i9-14900KS better than Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition?

Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition scores about 11% higher than Core i9-14900KS in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. 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 9950X3D2 Dual Edition?

Core i9-14900KS is rated at 150 W versus 200 W for Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition.

Which is better value, Core i9-14900KS or Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition use the same motherboard?

No. Core i9-14900KS uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.