AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i5-14600KF

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i5-14600KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 75/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability.

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

75
Gaming score / 100
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Intel

Intel Core i5-14600KF

75
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Ryzen 9 5950XIntel Core i5-14600KF
Gaming score75/10075/100
Cores / Threads16 / 3214 / 20
Boost clock4.90 GHz5.30 GHz
TDP105 W125 W
SocketAM4LGA1700
MSRP$349.00$294.00

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i5-14600KF: which should you buy?

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i5-14600KF are evenly matched on our gaming benchmark, both scoring 75/100. Your choice should come down to price and availability. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X better than the Intel Core i5-14600KF?
They are evenly matched (75/100 each).

Should I buy the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or the Intel Core i5-14600KF?
For raw gaming performance, choose the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the Intel Core i5-14600KF can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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