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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 9600X vs Core i5-14600KF

The Ryzen 5 9600X is slightly faster than the Core i5-14600KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 months newer
  • Up to 5% cheaper$279 vs $399.00
  • Up to 20% better value for money
  • Up to 5% more expensive$399.00 vs $279

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 9600X ranks 11 points higher.

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Core i5-14600KF has 8 more cores.

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Core i5-14600KF has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 9600X has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 9600X has a 11% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 9600X boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 9600X draws 60W less power.

AM5
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LGA1700
Granite Ridge
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Raptor Lake-R
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i5-14600KF?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X. It's 17% faster than the Core i5-14600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 9600X than Core i5-14600KF?expand_more
17% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i5-14600KF?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 9600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 9600X and Core i5-14600KF?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 9600X scores 77/100, Core i5-14600KF scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i5-14600KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i5-14600KF?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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