The Core i5-14600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7920X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $53.32 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-7920X
- Up to 27% cheaper – $145.00 vs $198.32
Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-7920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
237
100%
Min 1% FPS
162
100%
Price, $
$198.32
73%
Value, $/FPS
$0.83/FPS
84%
Core i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Average FPS
205
86%
Min 1% FPS
142
88%
Price, $
$145
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-7920X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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1920x1080
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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Epic
1920x1080
+4
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-7920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600K vs Core i9-7920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
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 i9-7920X
Sep 10th, 2017
Cores
12-core
86%
L3 Cache
16.5 MB
69%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 10th, 2017 |
$319.00 | MSRP | $1,199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Skylake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 12 |
| 20 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 16.5 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
