Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs i9-14900KF: which processor should you buy?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D is about 12% faster in high-FPS esports games at 1080p, where the processor sets the frame rate. Ryzen 7 9800X3D costs less per frame. They use different sockets (AM5 vs LGA1700), so the motherboard choice follows the processor.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs i9-14900KF FPS in popular games
ExactRig forecasts at 1080p, paired with a top graphics card so the processor decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.
| Game | Resolution | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | i9-14900KF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 1080p | 554 | 502 |
| Valorant | 1080p | 1058 | 925 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1080p | 1037 | 947 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1080p | 295 | 283 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p | 261 | 247 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p | 60 | 60 |
| Apex Legends | 1080p | 450 | 396 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1080p | 188 | 181 |
Specifications side by side
Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.
Which should you buy?
Pick the Ryzen 7 9800X3D if you want the most frames for the money. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.
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Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.