CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 shows superior performance with a 31.7% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 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 7900
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
133rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs46th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
4,281
7900
4,254
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
39,246
7900
51,697
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
7900
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core Processor
7900
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.7 GHz
7900
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
5.6 GHz
7900
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
12 Threads: 24
7900
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
AM5
7900
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
170 W
7900
💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7900
The Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 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 7900 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 drawing more power under load (170W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.