CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14600K
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 7.1%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K 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
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 i5-14600K
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
i5-14600K
4,281
Multi-Thread Performance
9600X
30,100
i5-14600K
39,246
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14600K
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
âš¡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
N/A
i5-14600K
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
N/A
i5-14600K
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
N/A
i5-14600K
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
âš¡TDP
65 W
9600X
125 W
i5-14600K
💾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
i5-14600K
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600K drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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