Ryzen 5 7600X3D against Core i5-14600KF
Core i5-14600KF leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600X3D leads in games by 11%.
- The Core i5-14600KF has 76% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-14600KF is 18% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-14600KF is the better buy: 30.5 points per $100 against 27.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Core i5-14600KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 65 | 73 | 8 ptsright |
| Gaming | 81 | 73 | 8 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 34 | 60 | 26 ptsright |
| Single-core | 73 | 86 | 13 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 27.1 | 30.5 | 13%right |
| Typical price | $240 | $239 | $1right |
| Cores | 6 | 14 | 133%right |
| Threads | 12 | 20 | 67%right |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 13%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 181 W | 106%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-14600KF | 62 vs 77 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-14600KF | 56 vs 73 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-14600KF | 74 vs 76 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core i5-14600KF | 53 vs 69 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-14600KF | 47 vs 67 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-14600KF | 63 vs 71 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-14600KF | 50 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 X3D | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $240 | $239 |