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Core i5-9600K vs Core i7-14700KF

Core i5-9600K vs Core i7-14700KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 110.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i7-14700KF

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 288.26 on Amazon

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Updated 75 minutes ago

Core i5-9600K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 110.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i7-14700KF

3.4 GHz | 20-core

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 288.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-14700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-9600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-9600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700KF is 1824 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-9600K.

Advantages of Core i5-9600K

  • Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-14700KF - $99.83 vs $259.69
  • Up to 52% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-14700KF - $0.14 vs $0.29 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-14700KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i7-14700KF

  • Performs up to 22% better in Valorant than Core i5-9600K - 986 vs 811 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-9600K - 28 vs 6 threads
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

811

82%

Value, €/FPS

€0.14/FPS

100%

Price, €

€110.81

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-9600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for 110.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 77 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

986

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.29/FPS

48%

Price, €

€288.26

38%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for 288.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo
Core i5-9600K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1712

58%

Multi-Core

6468

34%

Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2975

100%

Multi-Core

19234

100%

Intel Core i5-9600K Logo

Core i5-9600K

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Core i7-14700KF

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Coffee LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
20
6Threads
28
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
95 WTDPNot Available
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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