Ryzen 7 8700G against Core i5-14600K
Core i5-14600K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-14600K leads in games by 26%.
- The Core i5-14600K has 50% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-14600K is 7% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 7 8700G typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-14600K is the better buy: 28.2 points per $100 against 23.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 8700G | Core i5-14600K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 73 | 14 ptsright |
| Gaming | 58 | 73 | 15 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 40 | 60 | 20 ptsright |
| Single-core | 80 | 86 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 23.7 | 28.2 | 19%right |
| Typical price | $249 | $259 | $10left |
| Cores | 8 | 14 | 75%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 4%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 181 W | 106%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-14600K | 66 vs 77 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-14600K | 60 vs 73 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-14600K | 63 vs 76 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-14600K | 61 vs 74 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-14600K | 60 vs 74 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-14600K | 54 vs 69 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-14600K | 50 vs 67 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-14600K | 56 vs 71 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-14600K | 54 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 8700G | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Radeon 780M) | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $249 | $259 |