Ryzen 5 9600X vs i5-14600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.66
+30%
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
18.97

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Ryzen 5 9600X by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking205312
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation70.2651.93
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.6627.60
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$279

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600KF has 35% better value for money than Ryzen 5 9600X.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die size257 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 9600X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-14600KF 24.66
+30%
Ryzen 5 9600X 18.97

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-14600KF 39175
+30%
Ryzen 5 9600X 30131

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.66 18.97
Recency 17 October 2023 8 August 2024
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i5-14600KF has a 30% higher aggregate performance score, and 133.3% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 9600X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 9600X in performance tests.


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