Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 5 9600

Intel Core i5-14600K ≈ ₹28,200 today Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 9600 ≈ ₹21,900 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-14600K and Ryzen 5 9600 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-14600K Ryzen 5 9600

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Why pick Core i5-14600K

8 more cores (14 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 9600

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Core i5-14600K needs one bought separately
About ₹6,300 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-14600K	Ryzen 5 9600
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	14	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	6P
Threads	20	12
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	5.2 GHz
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
L2 cache	20 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	—	2025-02-19
Price today (≈)	₹28,200	₹21,900

FAQ

Is Core i5-14600K better than Ryzen 5 9600?

Core i5-14600K and Ryzen 5 9600 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 5 9600?

Ryzen 5 9600 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i5-14600K.

Which is better value, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 5 9600?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 9600 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-14600K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.