Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 7 5700X

≈21% higher est. score

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ≈ ₹11,400 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-14600K scores about 21% higher than Ryzen 7 5700X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 5700X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-14600K Ryzen 7 5700X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i5-14600K

21% higher estimated gaming score
6 more cores (14 vs 8)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Ryzen 7 5700X

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
About ₹16,800 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-14600K	Ryzen 7 5700X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Vermeer
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	14	8
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P
Threads	20	16
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
L2 cache	20 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	—	2022-04-04
Price today (≈)	₹28,200	₹11,400

FAQ

Is Core i5-14600K better than Ryzen 7 5700X?

Core i5-14600K scores about 21% higher than Ryzen 7 5700X in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 5700X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Ryzen 7 5700X is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i5-14600K.

Which is better value, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 5700X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-14600K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-14600K and Ryzen 7 5700X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-14600K uses LGA1700 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.