The Core i5-14600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-9960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-14600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 125 vs 165 Watts
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 20 threads
Core i5-14600KF vs Core i9-9960X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
236
100%
Min 1% FPS
161
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
202
86%
Min 1% FPS
138
86%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i9-9960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600KF vs Core i9-9960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
88%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
92%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-9960X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
$294.00 | MSRP | $1,684.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Skylake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 14 | Cores | 16 |
| 20 | Threads | 32 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
