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Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 5 4500

Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 5 4500: 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 Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 275 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 5 4500 (6 core/12 thread, 11 MB di cache, fino a 4,1 GHz max boost)

Buy for 75.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-14600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo
Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 275 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 5 4500 (6 core/12 thread, 11 MB di cache, fino a 4,1 GHz max boost)

Buy for 75.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 4500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 4500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 561 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 4500.

Advantages of Core i5-14600K

  • Performs up to 11% better in DOOM Eternal than Ryzen 5 4500 - 550 vs 494 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - 20 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 4500 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 4500

  • Up to 72% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - €75.94 vs €275.00
  • Up to 70% better value when playing DOOM Eternal than Core i5-14600K - €0.15 vs €0.50 per FPS
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DOOM Eternal

DOOM Eternal

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

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

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

550

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.5/FPS

30%

Price, €

€275

27%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14600K Processore per sistemi desktop 14600K 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) fino a 5,3 GHz

Buy for 275 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
Ryzen 5 4500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

494

90%

Value, €/FPS

€0.15/FPS

100%

Price, €

€75.94

100%

Value Winner

AMD Processore desktop Ryzen 5 4500 (6 core/12 thread, 11 MB di cache, fino a 4,1 GHz max boost)

Buy for 75.94 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 169 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Nightmare

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

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo
Ryzen 5 4500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

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 5 4500 Logo
Ryzen 5 4500

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

1555

55%

Multi-Core

6199

39%

Intel Core i5-14600K Logo

Core i5-14600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Logo

Ryzen 5 4500

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateApr 4th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
14
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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