CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

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 3900XT has the highest core count with 12 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 9 3900XT

Desktop

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

3900XT

2,746

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600KF

39,246

3900XT

32,666

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

3900XT

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600KF

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-Core Processor

3900XT

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

3.8 GHz

3900XT

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600KF

4.7 GHz

3900XT

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600KF

12 Threads: 24

3900XT

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600KF

AM4

3900XT

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600KF

105 W

3900XT

💾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

3900XT

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 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 3900XT 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.