AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i3-14100F
49.2Single-core65.8
41.1Multi-core36.4
60.3Gamingspec-based38.5
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 56009 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 48.3 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). Intel Core i3-14100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 36
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F
- Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 49
- 67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,950
- 25% higher Max turbo power: 110 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $199
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 58 W+11% |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 110 W+25% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 5 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950Bottom 49% | 2,450+26%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800+2%Bottom 44% | 8,600Bottom 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490Bottom 43% | 1,830+23%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900+20%Bottom 41% | 9,100Bottom 31% |
| PassMark | 21,500+48%Bottom 39% | 14,500Bottom 26% |
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