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Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-14600K Desktop Processor 14 Cores (6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores) up to 5.3 GHz

Buy for 216.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-14600K Desktop Processor 14 Cores (6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores) up to 5.3 GHz

Buy for 216.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-14600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-14600K is 1076 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5900X.

Advantages of Core i5-14600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in HITMAN 3 than Ryzen 9 5900X - 227 vs 214 FPS
  • Up to 17% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $194.78 vs $235.37
  • Up to 22% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.95 vs $1.22 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-14600K - 24 vs 20 threads
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HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

227

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.95/FPS

100%

Price, €

€216.21

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-14600K Desktop Processor 14 Cores (6 P-Cores + 8 E-Cores) up to 5.3 GHz

Buy for 216.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

214

94%

Value, €/FPS

€1.22/FPS

78%

Price, €

€261.26

82%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 261.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Core i5-14600K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2806

100%

Multi-Core

16087

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

78%

Multi-Core

11883

74%

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo

Core i5-14600K

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 9
Raptor LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores12
20Threads
24
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
Not AvailableTDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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