CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 26.8%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT shows superior performance with a 13.3% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has the highest core count with 16 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 5900XT
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
178th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs342nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs48th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
4,281
5900XT
3,376
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
39,246
5900XT
44,485
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
5900XT
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 16-Core Processor
5900XT
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
3.3 GHz
5900XT
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.8 GHz
5900XT
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
16 Threads: 32
5900XT
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
AM4
5900XT
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
105 W
5900XT
💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
5900XT
The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 5900XT 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.