Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 5600G

≈43% higher est. score

Intel Core i7-14700K ≈ ₹37,200 today Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G ≈ ₹25,000 today · 2021 Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-14700K scores about 43% higher than Ryzen 5 5600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i7-14700K Ryzen 5 5600G

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 i7-14700K

43% higher estimated gaming score
14 more cores (20 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 5600G

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Core i7-14700K needs one bought separately
About ₹12,200 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i7-14700K	Ryzen 5 5600G
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Cezanne
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	20	6
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	6P
Threads	28	12
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	28 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 3.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Vega 7
Released	—	2021-04-13
Price today (≈)	₹37,200	₹25,000

FAQ

Is Core i7-14700K better than Ryzen 5 5600G?

Core i7-14700K scores about 43% higher than Ryzen 5 5600G in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 5 5600G?

Ryzen 5 5600G is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i7-14700K.

Which is better value, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 5 5600G?

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.

Do Core i7-14700K and Ryzen 5 5600G use the same motherboard?

No. Core i7-14700K uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 5600G uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.