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Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 7 9700X

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Performance score

Core i5-14600K 2023, $319 · 14/20 cores/threads, 125 W
55.56
Ryzen 7 9700X 2024, $359 · 8/16 cores/threads, 65 W
58.31 +5%

Ryzen 7 9700X is 5% faster than Core i5-14600K by our estimate.

Different sockets (LGA1700 and AM5) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 87% of tested · runs: 102

faster than 89% of tested · runs: 439

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i5-14600KRyzen 7 9700X
Score (0–100) 55.56 58.31
Ranking position 46 42
Price/performance (0–100) 62.5 58.29
Power efficiency (0–100) 23.23 46.88
Type Desktop Desktop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Raptor Lake Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
Release date 2023-10-17 2024-08-08
Launch price $319 $359

Specifications

Core i5-14600KRyzen 7 9700X
Cores 14 8
Threads 20 16
P + E cores 6 + 8 no data
Base clock 3.5 GHz 3.8 GHz
Boost clock 5.3 GHz 5.5 GHz
L2 cache 20 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 24 MB 32 MB
Process node Intel 7 4 nm
Unlocked multiplier yes yes
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 770 AMD Radeon Graphics
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i5-14600KRyzen 7 9700X
Socket LGA1700 AM5
TDP 125 W 65 W
Max temperature 100 °C 95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

Core i5-14600KRyzen 7 9700X
Memory type DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory 192 GB 192 GB
PCI Express version 5.0 5.0
PCIe lanes 20 24

Pros and cons

Core i5-14600K

  • more cores: 14 vs 8
  • more threads: 20 vs 16
  • cheaper at launch: $319 vs $359

Ryzen 7 9700X

  • 5% higher overall score
  • 21% faster single core
  • bigger L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
  • lower TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
  • newer: released in 2024

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