Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-core LGA1700
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket 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 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is praised for its strong multi-core performance and value, especially for video editing, but users note it lacks a cooler and integrated graphics. Overclocking potential is good, but it runs hot and requires a quality AM4 cooler. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget builds, though the non-X 1600 offers better value for most.
Pros
- Strong multi-core performance
- Great value for money
- Good overclocking potential
- Better than i7-6700 for editing
Cons
- No cooler included
- No integrated graphics
- Runs hot
- Requires quality AM4 cooler
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i5 14600KF | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 14600KF | 1600X |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | Summit Ridge |
| 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 | 95★ |
| 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (67th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i5 14600KF 14-core LGA1700 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.