CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 17.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600K shows superior performance with a 30.2% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 has the highest core count with 8 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 7 5800

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

335th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs236th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs111th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

5800

3,631

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

5800

30,140

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen 7 5800

5800

🔄Other Names

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

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 8-Core Processor

5800

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

3.8 GHz

5800

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

4.8 GHz

5800

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

8 Threads: 16

5800

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

AM4

5800

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

105 W

5800

💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

5800

The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800 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 7 5800 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.