Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 5 7600

≈9% higher est. score

Intel Core i7-14700K ≈ ₹36,900 today Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ≈ ₹22,900 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-14700K scores about 9% higher than Ryzen 5 7600 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i7-14700K Ryzen 5 7600

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

9% higher estimated gaming score
14 more cores (20 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7600

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Core i7-14700K needs one bought separately
About ₹14,000 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i7-14700K	Ryzen 5 7600
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raphael
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	20	6
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	6P
Threads	28	12
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz
L2 cache	28 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon RDNA2
Released	—	2023-01-10
Price today (≈)	₹36,900	₹22,900

FAQ

Is Core i7-14700K better than Ryzen 5 7600?

Core i7-14700K scores about 9% higher than Ryzen 5 7600 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 5 7600?

Ryzen 5 7600 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i7-14700K.

Which is better value, Core i7-14700K or Ryzen 5 7600?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7600 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-14700K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i7-14700K and Ryzen 5 7600 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i7-14700K uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7600 uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.