Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 9 9950X

Intel Core i5-14600K ≈ ₹28,000 today Buy now

≈13% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹58,400 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 13% higher than Core i5-14600K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14600K gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Core i5-14600K Ryzen 9 9950X

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

45 W lower rated TDP (125 W vs 170 W)
About ₹30,400 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

13% higher estimated gaming score
2 more cores (16 vs 14)

Specifications

	Core i5-14600K	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	14	16
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	16P
Threads	20	32
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	20 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	170 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	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	—	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹28,000	₹58,400

FAQ

Is Core i5-14600K better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 13% higher than Core i5-14600K in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14600K 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 9 9950X?

Core i5-14600K is rated at 125 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X.

Which is better value, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-14600K gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9950X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.