Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 9 9950X
The Ryzen 9 9950X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 9 9950X is 3% faster (75 vs 73).
- Cores: Ryzen 9 9950X has 16 vs 14.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-14600K 125 W, Ryzen 9 9950X 170 W; the Core i5-14600K delivers 32% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 9 9950X is 1 year newer (2024 vs 2023).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-14600K | Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 73 | 75 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 14th Gen | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Cores | 14 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 170 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |