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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core i9-14900KS: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Core i9-14900KS separate most on l3 cache: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 64 MB, Intel Core i9-14900KS at 45 MB, 30% in favour of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. They match on form factor and threads. In Blender Cycles (CPU) the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 625 against 522 for the Intel Core i9-14900KS, a lead of 16%.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| TDP | 170 W | 125 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 cores) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 45 MB-30% |
| Architecture | Zen 5, Ryzen 9000 Series | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Cores | 16 | 24 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
Benchmarks
Measured results, not specifications. Percentages are the gap to the leading product in each test.
Blender Cycles (CPU)
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Blender renders 3D scenes by tracing light through them, which loads every core at once. The score measures sustained multi-core throughput, so a chip that wins here can still lose at gaming, where one or two fast cores matter more. Figures come from Blender's Open Data project, which places no restriction on reuse, and we publish the median of every submission for that chip on the same Blender version.
Verdict
Intel Core i9-14900KS
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-14900KS is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.
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