The Core i5-14600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $180.18 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650
- Up to 83% cheaper – $36.03 vs $216.21
Core i5-14600K vs Phenom X4 9650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€216.21
16%
Value, €/FPS
€0.99/FPS
22%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Average FPS
163
75%
Min 1% FPS
110
77%
Price, €
€36.03
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.22/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K vs Phenom X4 9650 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 i5-14600K vs Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600K vs Phenom X4 9650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
2 MB
8%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Mar 27th, 2008 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Agena |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
