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Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 2600

Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD YD2600BBAFBOX Processore Ryzen 5 2600 Socket AM4 3.9Ghz Max Boost, 3,4Ghz Base+19MB

Buy for 191.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD YD2600BBAFBOX Processore Ryzen 5 2600 Socket AM4 3.9Ghz Max Boost, 3,4Ghz Base+19MB

Buy for 191.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-14900K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900K is 2007 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K

  • Performs up to 13% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Ryzen 5 2600 - 348 vs 307 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - 32 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-14900K - €191.99 vs €483.36
  • Up to 55% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-14900K - €0.63 vs €1.39 per FPS
This is a free version of Forza Horizon 4.
Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

348

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.39/FPS

45%

Price, €

€483.36

39%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 483.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 170 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

307

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

100%

Price, €

€191.99

100%

Value Winner

AMD YD2600BBAFBOX Processore Ryzen 5 2600 Socket AM4 3.9Ghz Max Boost, 3,4Ghz Base+19MB

Buy for 191.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 172 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3101

100%

Multi-Core

21000

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1152

37%

Multi-Core

4841

23%

Oct 17th, 2023
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Raptor LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
32
Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
6.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-14900K or Ryzen 5 2600

Forza Horizon 4, 1920 x 1080, Max

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