Core i9-14900HX vs Ryzen 7 9700X: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core i9-14900HX leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
A +16.9%Intel Core i9-14900HX leads in this scenario (up to 16.9% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i9-14900HX is better4
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 6.9% faster333 samples/min vs 312 samples/min
Cores 16 more24 (8P + 16E) vs 8
Threads 16 more32 vs 16
L3 cache 4 MB more36 MB vs 32 MB
Where Ryzen 7 9700X is better1
Max memory capacity 64 GB more256 GB vs 192 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- A ahead by 6.9%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i9-14900HX333.4 samples/minRyzen 7 9700X311.8 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
B · 312A · 3330200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i9-14900HX is ahead by 6.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i9-14900HX
333.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 82 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 82 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 270.03–383.93; submissions 2025-07-19 to 2026-10-19; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
311.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 422 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 422 submissions (17 outliers excluded), interquartile range 288.47–324.79; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-07-08; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (3)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 339 | 297.3 | A +14% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 335.6 | 287.1 | A +16.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 321.3 | 306.2 | A +4.9% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (12)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 358.5 | 332.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 405.7 | 322 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 344.6 | 328.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 378.8 | 288.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 360.3 | 306.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 349.5 | 308.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 364.3 | 327 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 379.7 | 330.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 305 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 318.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 309.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 302.6 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i9-14900HX | B · Ryzen 7 9700X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 24 (8P + 16E) | 8 | A: 16 more |
| Threads | 32 | 16 | A: 16 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz | B: 1.6 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz | A: 0.3 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | no data | yes | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | no data | 640 KB | no data for A |
| L2 cache | no data | 8 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 32 MB | A: 4 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | AM5 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 4 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,600 MT/s | 5,600 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | 192 GB | 256 GB | B: 64 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen) | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 65 W | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 55 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 157 W | no data | no data for B |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 45 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A24 (8P + 16E)
B8
A: 16 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A32
B16
A: 16 moreBase clock
A2.2 GHz
B3.8 GHz
B: 1.6 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.8 GHz
B5.5 GHz
A: 0.3 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ano data
Byes
no data for A
Cache
L1 cache
Ano data
B640 KB
no data for AL2 cache
Ano data
B8 MB
no data for AL3 cache
A36 MB
B32 MB
A: 4 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1964
BAM5
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 4 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR5
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,600 MT/s
B5,600 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A192 GB
B256 GB
B: 64 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics (14th gen)
BAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B65 W
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A55 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A157 W
Bno data
no data for BMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A45 W
Bno data
no data for BThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i9-14900HX uses FCBGA1964, while AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses AM5.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i9-14900HX and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X have?
Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores / 32 threads. AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: 8 cores / 16 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i9-14900HX: Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen). AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU).
Which is faster: Intel Core i9-14900HX or AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?
Intel Core i9-14900HX leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (4)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i9-14900HXchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 9700Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.