Intel Core i5-14600K VS AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
intel
Brand14/20
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-14600K
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Intel Core i5-14600K
Intel Core i5-14600K
$194.95 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
$279 • Aug 2024
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-14600K | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 6 |
| Threads | 20 | 12 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 8 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 35 X | 39 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 2.00 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 24.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 4nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 257 mm² | 70.6 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 8315 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-14600K
INTEL • 14/20 • 3.5GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD • 6/12 • 3.9GHz
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