The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as a leaked slide, allegedly from Intel and part of their 14th-gen launch materials, unveils the remarkable gaming performance of the upcoming flagship CPU, the Core i9-14900K. This high-stakes battle pits Intel’s gaming powerhouse against AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D, a clash of the titans in the PC gaming realm, and the results are nothing short of spectacular.
The showdown takes place across 25 PC games, a comprehensive test of gaming prowess. Intel selected a 1080p resolution at high details for this head-to-head, ensuring that the processor bears the brunt of the gaming load. It’s worth noting that at higher resolutions, the GPU often shoulders more of the workload.
In this epic showdown, the Core i9-14900K emerges as the clear winner, claiming victory in 14 of the game benchmarks. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D, AMD’s champion, secures the top spot in 10 games, while one game ends in a draw with both CPUs delivering equal frame rates.
Notable victories for Intel include Metro Exodus and the highly-anticipated Starfield, where the Core i9-14900K boasts a staggering 23% better performance than its AMD counterpart. Total War: Warhammer is another standout with a 22% lead for Intel, followed by Ashes of The Singularity (15%) and CS:GO (14%).
Intel’s triumphs are not limited to these standout performances, as they secure several other wins in single-digit percentages. AMD, on the other hand, secures clear victories in a fair number of games, with a substantial lead in three titles: Cyberpunk 2077 (Intel’s CPU operates at 89% of the Ryzen counterpart), Fortnite (82%), and DOTA 2 (77%).
When the dust settles, the overall result is a resounding win for Intel’s Core i9-14900K, surpassing the Ryzen 9 7950X3D by 2.5% in terms of gaming performance. This exciting revelation offers a glimpse into Intel’s commitment to delivering exceptional gaming performance with its flagship CPU.
Gamers and tech enthusiasts alike eagerly await the official release of these processors to experience this gaming prowess firsthand, and this leak only serves to heighten the anticipation.
