Ryzen 5 5600X against Core i3-14100F
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 5600X leads in games by 8%.
- The Ryzen 5 5600X has 17% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i3-14100F is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i3-14100F typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i3-14100F is the better buy: 55.1 points per $100 against 41.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5600X | Core i3-14100F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 49 | 49 | level |
| Gaming | 54 | 50 | 4 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 27 | 23 | 4 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 65 | 73 | 8 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 41.2 | 55.1 | 34%right |
| Typical price | $119 | $89 | $30right |
| Cores | 6 | 4 | 50%left |
| Threads | 12 | 8 | 50%left |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 2%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 110 W | 25%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i3-14100F | 53 vs 56 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 5600X | 54 vs 52 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 5600X | 53 vs 51 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 5600X | 47 vs 45 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600X | Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 4 / 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 58 / 110 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $119 | $89 |