i9-14901KE vs Ryzen 7 7800X
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | not rated | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 7 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024) |
| Release date | no data | July 2024 (recently) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 512 KB | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 2 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 96 MB | 36 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm, 6 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 71+122 mm | 257 mm2 |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 125 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros & cons summary
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 125 Watt |
Ryzen 7 7800X has a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 4.2% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Ryzen 7 7800X and Core i9-14901KE. We've got no test results to judge.
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