Apex Legends
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32 GB
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Core i7-14700 vs Ryzen 9 9900X
The Core i7-14700 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $127.50 more expensive!
Core i7-1470066% Score
- Up to 30% cheaper – $479.99 vs $352.49
- Up to 14% better value for money
Ryzen 9 9900X78% Score
- Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 months newer
- Up to 30% more expensive – $352.49 vs $479.99
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 110% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM5Raptor Lake-R
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14700 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 18% faster than the Core i7-14700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Core i7-14700?expand_more
18% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-14700 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-14700 and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-14700 scores 66/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 78/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-14700 or Ryzen 9 9900X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-14700 or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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