AMD Ryzen 5 9600 vs Intel Core i5-14600
81.5Single-core74.8
52.6Multi-core60.7
65.3Gamingspec-based58.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 96005 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 9600 scores 64.5 against 64.4 for Intel Core i5-14600. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 9600 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9600
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 75
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 41% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 53
- 233% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 22% higher PassMark: 35,793 vs 29,315
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-14600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 154 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-14600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+41% | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-14600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9600 | Intel Core i5-14600 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-14600 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | Intel Core i5-14600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,119Top 19% | — |
| PassMark | 29,315Top 37% | 35,793+22%Top 28% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,379+5%Top 17% | 4,160Top 23% |
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