Processors comparison
Ryzen 9 9950X vs Core i9-14900K
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Ryzen 9 9950X uses AM5 and the Core i9-14900K uses LGA 1700, so they need different motherboards.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X has 16 cores / 32 threads; the Core i9-14900K has 24 cores / 32 threads.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X boosts to 5.7 GHz, 0.1 GHz higher than the Core i9-14900K.
- The Core i9-14900K is rated at 125 W TDP against 170 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- Memory support differs: Ryzen 9 9950X DDR5, Core i9-14900K DDR4, DDR5.
- The Core i9-14900K is £50.00 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£449.99 against £499.99).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 9 9950X | Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | Intel Core i9 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24Higher |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Max boost clock | 5.7 GHzHigher | 5.6 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 170 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
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