CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14600

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 7.1%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600 shows superior performance with a 30.4% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-14600

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

218th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs63rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

i5-14600

4,281

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

i5-14600

39,246

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14600

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core i5-14600

i5-14600

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

N/A

i5-14600

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

N/A

i5-14600

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

N/A

i5-14600

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA1700

i5-14600

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

125 W

i5-14600

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-14600 compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-14600 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600 drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.