Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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

≈15% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ≈ ₹33,100 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores about 15% higher than Core i5-14600K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i5-14600K Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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

6 more cores (14 vs 8)
About ₹4,900 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 7800X3D

15% higher estimated gaming score
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates
About £45 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i5-14600K	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raphael
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	14	8
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	8P
Threads	20	16
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	5.0 GHz
Base clock	3.5 GHz	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	20 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	96 MB (3D V-Cache)
TDP (rated)	125 W	120 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	PBO + Curve Optimizer (multiplier locked)
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon RDNA2
Released	—	2023-04-06
Price today (≈)	₹28,200	₹33,100

FAQ

Is Core i5-14600K better than Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores about 15% higher than Core i5-14600K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is rated at 120 W versus 125 W for Core i5-14600K.

Which is better value, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.