The Core i5-14600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1500X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $44.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1500X
- Up to 19% cheaper – $195.00 vs $239.99
Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, $
$239.99
81%
Value, $/FPS
$1.1/FPS
98%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
180
83%
Min 1% FPS
120
85%
Price, $
$195
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X 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 i5-14600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X 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%
Ryzen 5 1500X
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
16 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
70%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | $189.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
