AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14400F
84.7Single-core64.4
52.5Multi-core48.5
66.6Gamingspec-based50.9
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9600X6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins this desktop processor face-off, 65.7 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+20) and multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-14400F 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 9600X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 49
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 56% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F
- 68% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 58% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 6 MB
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $279
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 148 W+68% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+15% | 4.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+58% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,180+22%Top 13% | 1,794Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,176+8%Top 35% | 15,858Top 40% |
| PassMark | 30,047+18%Top 40% | 25,421Bottom 48% |
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