The Core i9-14900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1600, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $303.72 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1600
- Up to 73% cheaper – $115.00 vs $418.72
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 1600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
243
100%
Min 1% FPS
166
100%
Price, $
$418.72
27%
Value, $/FPS
$1.72/FPS
33%
![Intel Core i9 [14th Gen] i9-14900K Tetracosa-core [24 Core] 3.20 GHz Processor - Retail Pack](https://howmanyfps.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/static/cpus/B0CGJDKLB8.jpg)
Ryzen 5 1600
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
199
82%
Min 1% FPS
139
84%
Price, $
$115
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 1600 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 1600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 1600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1600
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
16 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
60%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $219.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Zen |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
36 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 |
