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100Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

16Cores
32Threads
5.7 GHzBoost clock
4.3 GHzBase clock
98Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

8Cores
16Threads
5.2 GHzBoost clock
4.7 GHzBase clock
97Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X Tray

16Cores
32Threads
5.7 GHzBoost clock
4.3 GHzBase clock
96Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX

96Cores
192Threads
5.1 GHzBoost clock
2.5 GHzBase clock
94Points

Intel

CORE I9-14900K 3.20GHZ SKTLGA1700 36.00MB CACHE BOXED

24Cores
32Threads
6 GHzBoost clock
3.2 GHzBase clock
94Points

Intel

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

24Cores
5.7 GHzBoost clock
125 WTDP
92Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8Cores
16Threads
5 GHzBoost clock
4.2 GHzBase clock
91Points

Intel

Intel 24 Core i9 14900KF Raptor Lake Refresh CPU/Processor

24Cores
32Threads
6 GHzBoost clock
3.2 GHzBase clock
91Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-13700K

16Cores
24Threads
5.4 GHzBoost clock
3.4 GHzBase clock
88Points

Intel

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

20Cores
20Threads
5.5 GHzBoost clock
3.9 GHzBase clock
86Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700K

20Cores
28Threads
5.6 GHzBoost clock
3.4 GHzBase clock
82Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Processor (16Cores/32Threads

16Cores
32Threads
4.9 GHzBoost clock
3.4 GHzBase clock
76Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700F

20Cores
28Threads
5.4 GHzBoost clock
2.1 GHzBase clock
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

6Cores
12Threads
4.6 GHzBoost clock
3.7 GHzBase clock
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D

6Cores
12Threads
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

6Cores
12Threads
5.3 GHzBoost clock
105 WTDP
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

8Cores
16Threads
65 WTDP
36 MBL3 cache
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

8Cores
16Threads
4.6 GHzBoost clock
65 WTDP
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

8Cores
16Threads
5.6 GHzBoost clock
120 WTDP
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

4.8 GHzBoost clock
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7900

12Cores
24Threads
5.4 GHzBoost clock
65 WTDP
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D

5.6 GHzBoost clock
120 WTDP
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

16Cores
32Threads
5.7 GHzBoost clock
120 WTDP
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 3D

12Cores
5.5 GHzBoost clock
120 WTDP
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

64Cores
128Threads
4.5 GHzBoost clock
2.7 GHzBase clock
75Points

AMD

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9955WX

16Cores
75Points

Intel

Core i7-11700KF

8Cores
5 GHzBoost clock
3.6 GHzBase clock
75Points

Intel

Core i7-13700

16Cores
5.2 GHzBoost clock
65 WTDP
30 MBL3 cache
75Points

Intel

Core i9-10850K

10Cores
5.2 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Core i9-13900K

24Cores
5.8 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Core i9-13900KF

24Cores
5.8 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i5-14600KF

14Cores
5.3 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i5-9600K

6Cores
6Threads
3.7 GHzBase clock
9 MBL3 cache
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-10700F

8Cores
16Threads
4.8 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-10700K

8Cores
16Threads
5.1 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700K

12Cores
20Threads
5 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-12700KF

12Cores
20Threads
5 GHzBoost clock
3.6 GHzBase clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-13700F

16Cores
24Threads
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700

20Cores
5.6 GHzBoost clock
3.4 GHzBase clock
65 WTDP
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700K

75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-9700

8Cores
8Threads
4.7 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i7-9700K

8Cores
8Threads
12 MBL3 cache
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-10850K

10Cores
20Threads
5.2 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-10900K

10Cores
20Threads
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-10900KF

10Cores
20Threads
5.3 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-11900K

75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-11900KF

8Cores
5.3 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-12900K

5.2 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-14900

24Cores
65 WTDP
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-9900K

8Cores
16Threads
5 GHzBoost clock
75Points

Intel

Intel Core i9-9900KF

8Cores
16Threads
16 MBL3 cache
75Points

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

8Cores
16Threads
4.5 GHzBoost clock
105 WTDP
75Points

AMD

Ryzen 9 3900XT

12Cores
24Threads
4.7 GHzBoost clock
105 WTDP
75Points

AMD

Ryzen 9 7950X

16Cores
32Threads
5.7 GHzBoost clock
80 MBL3 cache
73Points

Intel

Intel 20 Core i7 14700F Raptor Lake Refresh CPU/Processor

20Cores
28Threads
5.4 GHzBoost clock
2.1 GHzBase clock
-Points

Intel

Core i5-13600K

14Cores
20Threads
5.1 GHzBoost clock
24 MBL3 cache
100Points

AMD

Discontinued

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX

96Cores
192Threads
5.4 GHzBoost clock
2.5 GHzBase clock

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CPUs guide

How to choose cpus

Desktop CPUs determine how fast a computer can compile code, render video, and run modern games. AMD and Intel both ship competitive product lines. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D leads in 1080p gaming. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K leads in lightly threaded productivity. Workstation buyers consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro family.

Core count and threading

Modern desktop CPUs ship with 6 to 16 cores. Each core runs one thread by default. Simultaneous Multi-Threading on AMD and Hyper-Threading on Intel double the thread count for parallel workloads. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores and 24 threads.

Clock speed

Clock speed measures how many operations a core executes per second. Boost clock specifies the maximum sustainable frequency under load. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D boosts to 5.7 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K boosts to 5.7 GHz. Higher clocks raise per-core performance in lightly threaded software.

Cache

L3 cache reduces memory latency and feeds the cores with frequently used data. AMD 3D V-Cache stacks an extra L3 die on top of the CPU. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ships with 128 MB of L3 cache. Larger L3 cache improves frame rates in games that depend on memory access patterns.

Power and thermals

Thermal Design Power specifies the average heat output a cooler must dissipate. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a 170 watt TDP. The Intel Core i9-14900K has a 125 watt base TDP and a 253 watt maximum turbo power. High-performance CPUs require liquid cooling or large air towers.

Platform and chipset

AMD Ryzen 9000 chips fit the AM5 socket and pair with X870E, X870, B850, and B650 chipsets. Intel Core Ultra 200S chips fit the LGA1851 socket and pair with the Z890 chipset. Platform support determines memory speed, PCIe generation, and USB capability.