AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core i5-14500
71Single-core69.7
50.5Multi-core54.3
64.7Gamingspec-based57.2
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76008 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 60.2 against 59.6 for Intel Core i5-14500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 7600 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 46% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 51
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 92% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 75% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+92% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+3%Top 34% | 2,583Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Top 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 31% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700Top 47% | — |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 30,708+9%Top 38% |
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