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

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 31.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 23.2% 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 i5-14600T

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2024
Market Position
491st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs289th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs165th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
i5-14600T
3,491

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
i5-14600T
24,439

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

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i5-14600T
i5-14600T
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600T, Intel Core i5-14600T
i5-14600T
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
N/A
i5-14600T
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
N/A
i5-14600T
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
N/A
i5-14600T
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1700
i5-14600T
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
35 W
i5-14600T
💾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
i5-14600T

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i5-14600T 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 i5-14600T takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X drawing more power under load (65W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.