Battlefield 6, the latest installment in the popular FPS franchise, is set to launch on October 6, 2025, promising a return to fast-paced, open-world multiplayer combat. Recently, streamer Bruhskey shared early benchmark results comparing the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i9-14900K under identical hardware conditions.
🎮 Benchmark Overview: Ryzen Dominates at 1440p #
In Bruhskey’s test, both systems used an NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU and 32GB DDR5-6400 memory. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D system achieved 330–370 FPS in Battlefield 6 at 1440p, with GPU render rates around 310–330 FPS and total system latency (PCL) between 6.7–8.5ms.
Meanwhile, a system using the Intel Core i9-14900K, with the same GPU, delivered only 220–260 FPS—roughly 110 FPS lower, a ~30% performance gap. Although specific optimization details remain under embargo, this early data strongly suggests the 9800X3D holds a notable edge in this title.
🧠3D V-Cache Gives AMD the Advantage #
The performance gap is largely attributed to AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, based on Zen 5, features a massive 96MB of L3 cache, compared to the 36MB on Intel’s Raptor Lake Refresh-based 14900K.
In CPU-intensive games like Battlefield 6—with large multiplayer maps, physics-heavy destruction, and AI workloads—cache size and access latency are crucial. AMD’s vertically stacked 3D V-Cache increases cache capacity while minimizing latency, ensuring better frame rate consistency and faster data access during complex gameplay scenarios.
âš™ GPU & Memory Configuration: A Balanced System Matters #
The RTX 5080 GPU, based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, ran at 3200MHz core clock and used high-bandwidth GDDR7 memory. While DLSS 3 and Frame Generation were not confirmed to be active, Bruhskey mentioned that an unoptimized NVIDIA driver was used—implying the game was likely running in native render mode, showcasing raw hardware performance.
The Ryzen system also benefited from DDR5-6400 RAM with a 1:1 FCLK ratio, which minimizes memory latency. This configuration helps ensure peak responsiveness. The Intel system’s memory settings weren’t disclosed, but any mismatch in frequency or latency could further widen the gap.
âš¡ Optimized for a Broad Range of Hardware #
Despite its AAA pedigree, Battlefield 6 is well-optimized. According to EA, the game runs smoothly on mid-range hardware—like an RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT, paired with an 8-core, 16-thread CPU and 16GB RAM for 60 FPS gameplay.
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