Ryzen 7 9700X 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 4%.
- The Core i5-14600K has 20% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 7 9700X is 6% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i5-14600K typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-14600K is the better buy: 28.2 points per $100 against 25.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9700X | Core i5-14600K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 73 | 3 ptsright |
| Gaming | 70 | 73 | 3 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 50 | 60 | 10 ptsright |
| Single-core | 91 | 86 | 5 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 25.1 | 28.2 | 12%right |
| Typical price | $279 | $259 | $20right |
| Cores | 8 | 14 | 75%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 4%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 181 W | 106%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-14600K | 70 vs 73 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-14600K | 74 vs 76 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-14600K | 72 vs 74 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-14600K | 71 vs 74 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-14600K | 64 vs 69 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-14600K | 60 vs 67 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-14600K | 67 vs 71 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-14600K | 64 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9700X | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 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 | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $279 | $259 |