Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i9-14901E

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Core i9-14901E

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+13.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Core i9-14901E

8 / 16

30,298

0.0%

About PassMark

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 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 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 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.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-14901E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($384)	⚠️ Higher cost ($689)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 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.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-14901E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+103%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($384)	⚠️ Higher cost ($689)

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Core i9-14901E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-14901E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 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: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 20 (Core i9-14901E) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Intel 600 Series,Intel 700 Series (Core i9-14901E).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-14901E
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	192 GB+50%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs Yes (Core i9-14901E). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-14901E) — 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.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Core i9-14901E
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	Yes
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

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