Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-core LGA1700
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 6-core AM4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-core LGA1700
The Intel Core i5-14600KF is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent gaming performance, especially at 1440p, and its strong multi-core capabilities for productivity. Users highlight its great value for the price, with many noting it outperforms AMD counterparts in the same range. A few mention the need for a BIOS update and that it can be limited in small form factor builds, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Strong multi-core performance
- Easy installation
- Good cooling with AIO
Cons
- Requires BIOS update
- Limited in small form factor builds
- No included cooler
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 6-core AM4
The Ryzen 5 1600 is praised for its performance and value, but one verified review complains that the included cooler was missing from the package. Q&A responses confirm the CPU lacks integrated graphics and requires a dedicated GPU, and note that it is compatible with AM4 motherboards but not Intel boards. Overall, sentiment is mixed but leans positive due to strong performance and good stock cooler.
Pros
- Good price for performance
- True 6-core 12-thread CPU
- Stock cooler is decent
- Overclockable with stock cooler
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards
Cons
- Missing cooler in package
- No integrated GPU
- Not compatible with Intel boards
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 14600KF | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 14600KF | 1600 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| E-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 20★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 24★ | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 181★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-core LGA1700 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.