CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 58.3%
Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has the highest core count with 16 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 9 3950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

223rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs670th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs67th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

4,281

3950X

2,705

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600K

39,246

3950X

38,744

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600K

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

3950X

🔄Other Names

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

i5-14600K

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core Processor

3950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

3.5 GHz

3950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600K

4.7 GHz

3950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600K

16 Threads: 32

3950X

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600K

AM4

3950X

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600K

105 W

3950X

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

3950X

The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 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 9 3950X 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.