CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 55.9%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 20.1% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has the highest core count with 12 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i5-14600KF
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 9 3900X
Release Date
Q3 2020
Market Position
292nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs637th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs90th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
4,281
3900X
2,746
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
39,246
3900X
32,666
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
3900X
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-Core Processor
3900X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
3.8 GHz
3900X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.7 GHz
3900X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
12 Threads: 24
3900X
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
AM4
3900X
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
105 W
3900X
💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
3900X
The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 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 9 3900X 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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