The Core i3-14100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$43.88 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-14100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
- Up to 28% cheaper – CA$115.12 vs CA$159.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 5 2600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, CA$
CA$159
72%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.76/FPS
82%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
88%
Min 1% FPS
121
88%
Price, CA$
CA$115.12
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.62/FPS
100%
Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-14100
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-14100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
$134.00 | MSRP | $229.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
