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Core i9-14900KS — 24C/32T · 6.2 GHz · 150 W · PassMark #174
Intel

Core i9-14900KS

24C/32T · 6.2 GHz · 150 W · PassMark #174

33
/ 100
From $804
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) wins by 63
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz

96
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-14900KS lands at 33 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 63 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Core i9-14900KS if…

  • ✓PassMark #174 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $804

Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…

  • ✓Latest generation silicon
  • ✓Improved perf-per-watt
  • ✓Full modern feature set
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $804).

Core i9-14900KS 33
vs
96 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Score breakdown

Core i9-14900KS
33
cpu 33
passmark 60035
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
96
cpu 0
passmark 0
single 98
multi 96
gaming 97
efficiency 86

Specs side-by-side

Core i9-14900KS versus AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — full spec comparison
Spec Core i9-14900KS AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Cores
▲ 24 (8P + 16E)
8
Threads
▲ 32
16
Base clock
3.2 GHz (P) / 2.4 GHz (E)
—
Boost clock
6.2 GHz
—
L3 cache
36 MB
—
TDP
150 W base / 253 W max
—
Socket
LGA 1700
AM5
Class
Desktop
—
PassMark rank
#174 of 5,901
—
PassMark CPU Mark
60,035
—
Architecture
—
Zen 5
Release year
—
2026

Core i9-14900KS

Pros
  • +PassMark #174 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $804
Cons
  • −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
  • −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Requires up-to-date platform
  • −Initial stock scarcity likely

FAQ: Core i9-14900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Which is better, Core i9-14900KS or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 63. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Core i9-14900KS worth the price? +

At $804, Core i9-14900KS delivers a Specdex score of 33 — strongest in passmark.

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +

At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.

Does Core i9-14900KS or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Core i9-14900KS or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $804). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.