The Core i7-14700K 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 $146.39 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
- Up to 49% cheaper – $153.15 vs $299.54
Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 2600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
220
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, €
€299.54
51%
Value, €/FPS
€1.36/FPS
61%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
83%
Min 1% FPS
121
84%
Price, €
€153.15
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.83/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 2600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 2600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
30%
L3 Cache
16 MB
48%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
52%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $409.00 | 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 | ||
20 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
