AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-14500
28.4Single-core69.7
37.2Multi-core54.3
43Gamingspec-based57.2
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+41) and multi-core (+17). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 42% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 37
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 188% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 106% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,583 vs 1,255
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm+17% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 154 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+42% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+188% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 2,583+106%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 33% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | — |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 30,708+74%Top 38% |
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