CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 27.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 92.8% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600K

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 5 5600G

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
653rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs349th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs224th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K
4,281
5600G
3,359

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K
39,246
5600G
20,354

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
5600G
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with Radeon Graphics
5600G
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
3.6 GHz
5600G
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
4.6 GHz
5600G
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600K
6 Threads: 12
5600G
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
AM4
5600G
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600K
65 W
5600G
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600K
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB
5600G

The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 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.