CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 60.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 74.1% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
218th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs63rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2019
Market Position
554th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs716th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs188th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
4,281
3700X
2,660

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF
39,246
3700X
22,538

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
3700X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor
3700X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
3.6 GHz
3700X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.4 GHz
3700X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
8 Threads: 16
3700X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
AM4
3700X
⚡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
65 W
3700X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB
i5-14600KF
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
3700X

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen 7 3700X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.