Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads on gaming, scoring 93.8 — about 4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K. For AI workloads the Intel Core i5-14600K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the Intel Core i5-14600K is the cheaper of the two: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X costs around 11% more. For bang for your buck, the Intel Core i5-14600K is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is faster, but the Intel Core i5-14600K gives more performance for the money.
| Core i5-14600KIntelLGA1700 | Ryzen 7 9700XAMDAM5our pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 89.8 | 93.8 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 68.7 ★ | 57.7 |
| AI | 50.8 ★ | 40.3 |
| VR | 89.8 | 93.8 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 154.2 ★ | 145.6 |
| 3D Modelling | 118 ★ | 89.6 |
| AI | 87.2 ★ | 62.6 |
| VR | 154.2 ★ | 145.6 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 124 ★ | 116 |
| Cores | 14 ★ | 8 |
| Threads | 20 ★ | 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz ★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 32 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 90 | 94 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 24200 ★ | 22000 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W ★ |
| RRP | £252 ★ | £284 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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