AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i5-14600K
74.9Single-core81.1
61.2Multi-core65.7
66.6Gaming59
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X11 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 66.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+6) and Multi-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 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 7700X
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 59
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 42% higher iGPU clock: 2,200 MHz vs 1,550 MHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 75
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 61
- 150% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 8 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 181 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+29% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+42% | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780 | 2,900+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+7% | 15,000 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970 | 2,150+9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 24,500+26% |
| PassMark | 36,500 | 38,500+5% |
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