CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 37.8% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has the highest core count with 6 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
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
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
369th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs60th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs123rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
4,281
7600X
4,146
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600K
39,246
7600X
28,476
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600K
i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
7600X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600K
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core Processor
7600X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
4.7 GHz
7600X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600K
5.3 GHz
7600X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600K
6 Threads: 12
7600X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600K
AM5
7600X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600K
105 W
7600X
💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
7600X
The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7600X 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.