AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i5-14500
53Single-core69.7
50Multi-core54.3
62.2Gamingspec-based57.2
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+17) and multi-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X
- 46% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 50
- 188% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 154 W+8% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+188% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | 2,583+26%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Bottom 50% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 44% | — |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 30,708+9%Top 38% |
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