CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i5-14600KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 71.6%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600KF shows superior performance with a 35.7% advantage
- The Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz 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
Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
Release Date
Q4 2017
Market Position
355th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs859th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs120th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
4,281
2.80GHz
2,495
Multi-Thread Performance
i5-14600KF
39,246
2.80GHz
28,922
Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600KF vs Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF
i5-14600KF
Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-7960X CPU @ 2.80GHz, Intel Core i9-7960X CPU @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
2.8 GHz
2.80GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i5-14600KF
4.2 GHz
2.80GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i5-14600KF
16 Threads: 32
2.80GHz
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i5-14600KF
FCLGA2066
2.80GHz
âš¡TDP
125 W
i5-14600KF
165 W
2.80GHz
💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 22 MB
2.80GHz
The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz 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 Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-7960X @ 2.80GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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