Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 7 9700X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (73 vs 73).
- Cores: Core i5-14600K has 14 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-14600K 125 W, Ryzen 7 9700X 65 W; the Ryzen 7 9700X delivers 92% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 9700X is 1 year newer (2024 vs 2023).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-14600K | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 73 | 73 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 14th Gen | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Cores | 14 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |