The Core i5-14500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €63.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 25% cheaper – €190.99 vs €254.70
Core i5-14500 vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€254.7
74%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
87%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
86%
Min 1% FPS
120
87%
Price, €
€190.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.05/FPS
100%
Core i5-14500 vs Ryzen 5 2600 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 i5-14500 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14500 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14500
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
16 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $232.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
