The Core i9-14900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $292.98 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
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 68% cheaper – $140.00 vs $432.98
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, $
$432.98
32%
Value, $/FPS
$1.94/FPS
40%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
81%
Min 1% FPS
120
82%
Price, $
$140
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.77/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 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 i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900K vs Ryzen 5 2600 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
94%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
16 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
65%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
52%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $589.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
