Key Differences
In short — Core i5-14600K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-7900X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600K is 2304 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-7900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i5-14600K - $392.83 vs $625.99
- Up to 30% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i5-14600K - $1.33 vs $1.9 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600K
- Performs up to 12% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i9-7900X - 330 vs 295 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
295
89%
Value, $/FPS
$1.33/FPS
100%
Price, $
$392.83
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $392.83 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 89 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
330
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.9/FPS
70%
Price, $
$625.99
62%
FPS Winner
Buy for $625.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 87 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i5-14600K |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 14 |
20 | Threads | 20 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | Not Available |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |