Core i9-14901E
VS
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i9-14901E vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Core i9-14901E

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.6 GHz2024
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-14901E

#347
Celeron G5905T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
107%
#348
Athlon PRO 200GE
MSRP: $55|Avg: $81
107%
#349
Core i5-9600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $219
107%
#350
Core i3-8300
MSRP: $138|Avg: $136
107%
#351
Core i5-8500B
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
105%
#352
Core i7-13700TE
MSRP: $390|Avg: $476
105%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
103%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
103%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
102%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
102%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
102%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
101%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
101%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
101%
#362
Core i9-14901E
MSRP: $557|Avg: $689
100%
#363
Celeron G5900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
100%
#364
Celeron G6900TE
MSRP: $53|Avg: $64
99%
#365
Core i5-8600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $213
98%
#366
Celeron G4950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $63
98%
#367
Core i9-10900E
MSRP: $488|Avg: $450
98%
#368
Core i7-9700KF
MSRP: $374|Avg: $333
97%
#369
Core i5-8400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $179
94%
#370
Athlon 240GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $110
94%
#371
Core 5 120UL
MSRP: $277|Avg: $270
89%
#372
Ryzen Embedded V3C14
MSRP: $305|Avg: $305
89%
#373
Core i7-9700T
MSRP: $323|Avg: $276
87%
#374
Core i9-13900TE
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
85%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
83%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
81%
#377
Core i3-9100HL
MSRP: $225|Avg: $100
79%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 12.4% higher multi-threaded performance.
InsightCore i9-14901ERyzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($689)
More affordable ($384)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 44% cheaper ($384 vs $689) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightCore i9-14901ERyzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+103%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($689)
More affordable ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-14901E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Core i9-14901E

The Core i9-14901E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,298 points. Launch price was $499.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Processing Power

Both the Core i9-14901E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-14901E versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-14901E (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-14901E scores 30,298 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 12.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,894 vs 2,700, a 6.9% lead for the Core i9-14901E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,262 vs 15,000 (5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14901E vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureCore i9-14901ERyzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
5.6 GHz+12%
5 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz
4.4 GHz+57%
L3 Cache
36 MB (total)
96 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
5 nm-50%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
30,298
34,293+13%
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,894+7%
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
14,262
15,000+5%
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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-14901E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i9-14901E supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-14901E) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 Series,Intel 700 Series (Core i9-14901E) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureCore i9-14901ERyzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
LGA1700
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5600
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
192 GB+50%
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
28+40%
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i9-14901E) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-14901E) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureCore i9-14901ERyzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 770
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
Yes
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Core i9-14901E launched at $557 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($689 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $305 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-14901E delivers 44.0 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 68% better value option.

FeatureCore i9-14901ERyzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP
$557
$449-19%
Avg Price (30d)
$689
$384-44%
Performance per Dollar
44.0
89.3+103%
Release Date
2024
2023