Ryzen 9 5900X against Core i5-14600KF
Core i5-14600KF leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-14600KF leads in games by 24%.
- The Core i5-14600KF has 20% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-14600KF is 28% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 5900X typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i5-14600KF is the better buy: 30.5 points per $100 against 25.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 5900X | Core i5-14600KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 73 | 14 ptsright |
| Gaming | 59 | 73 | 14 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 50 | 60 | 10 ptsright |
| Single-core | 67 | 86 | 19 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 25.8 | 30.5 | 18%right |
| Typical price | $229 | $239 | $10left |
| Cores | 12 | 14 | 17%right |
| Threads | 24 | 20 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 10%right |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 181 W | 27%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-14600KF | 61 vs 77 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-14600KF | 59 vs 73 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-14600KF | 61 vs 76 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-14600KF | 60 vs 74 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-14600KF | 59 vs 74 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-14600KF | 56 vs 69 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-14600KF | 54 vs 67 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-14600KF | 57 vs 71 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-14600KF | 56 vs 69 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 5900X | Core i5-14600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 181 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $229 | $239 |