The Core i7-14700K is the comparison's loser – it's a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 9600X and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $150.61 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 9600X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 49% cheaper – $156.00 vs $306.61
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 9600X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
240
95%
Min 1% FPS
163
95%
Price, $
$306.61
50%
Value, $/FPS
$1.27/FPS
48%
Ryzen 5 9600X
Aug 8th, 2024
Average FPS
252
100%
Min 1% FPS
171
100%
Price, $
$156
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 9600X 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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+3
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High
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+1
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Ultra
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+2
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 9600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 9600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 9600X
Aug 8th, 2024
Cores
6-core
30%
L3 Cache
32 MB
97%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 9600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Aug 8th, 2024 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $279.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Granite Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
