CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-14700KF

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700KF shows superior performance with a 78.2% 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 i7-14700KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
i7-14700KF
4,487

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
i7-14700KF
53,637

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-14700KF

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700KF
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700KF
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
N/A
i7-14700KF
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
N/A
i7-14700KF
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
N/A
i7-14700KF
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1700
i7-14700KF
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
125 W
i7-14700KF
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700KF

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-14700KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.