Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Core i7-14700K
Every Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Core i7-14700K listing we price at UK shops, side by side: the cheapest new price we found for each, where it is, and the specs. Prices are before delivery, and change; each shows when we last read it.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Cheapest we found
£369.98
at Novatech, in stock, checked 14 Oct 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8 Core Socket AM5 5.2GHz 3D V-Cache Processor - 100-100001084WOF
Priced at 5 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Ebuyer, Novatech.
Core i7-14700K
Cheapest we found
£349.99
at Currys, in stock, checked 21 Oct 2026
Intel Core i7-14700K Unlocked Processor
Priced at 5 shops we check: AWD-IT, CCL Computers, Currys, Novatech, Overclockers UK.
What the numbers say
- The cheapest Core i7-14700K we found is £349.99 at Currys, £19.99 (5%) less than the cheapest Ryzen 7 9800X3D at £369.98 from Novatech.
- Our spec-based estimate does not compare AMD and Intel chips fairly, so we do not score them against each other.
- In Blender's measured render benchmark the Core i7-14700K scores 444 to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 334, 33% higher; per pound, the Core i7-14700K renders 41% more.
Specs side by side
The most common value across the listings we price for each. Clocks vary a little by card maker.
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB | 33 MB |
| TDP | 120W | 125W |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Performance and value
| Figure | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Blender render score (measured) | 334 | 444 |
The Blender score is the median of real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering; it is not a gaming figure.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D listings, cheapest first
Core i7-14700K listings, cheapest first
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