CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X shows superior performance with a 59.8% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i5-14600KF
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 7950X
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
73rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs45th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
4,281
7950X
4,276
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
39,246
7950X
62,703
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
7950X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor
7950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.5 GHz
7950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
5.7 GHz
7950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
16 Threads: 32
7950X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
AM5
7950X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
170 W
7950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7950X
The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X drawing more power under load (170W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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