CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 23.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X shows superior performance with a 16.2% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

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

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2020

Market Position

171st fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs300th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs47th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600

4,281

5950X

3,469

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600

39,246

5950X

45,601

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600

i5-14600

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

5950X

🔄Other Names

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

i5-14600

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core Processor

5950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600

3.4 GHz

5950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600

4.9 GHz

5950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600

16 Threads: 32

5950X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600

AM4

5950X

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600

105 W

5950X

💾Cache

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

i5-14600

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

5950X

The Intel Core i5-14600 and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.