Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i5-14600K — Specs & Performance Compared
Verdict: The Intel Core i5-14600K is ahead of the Ryzen 5 5600 on all 7 shared benchmarks on file, by 31% to 123%, including 123% in Cinebench R23 multi (24,371 vs 10,953).
Side-by-side CPU comparison of the Ryzen 5 5600 and the Intel Core i5-14600K. Released 2022 (Ryzen 5 5600), 2023 (Intel Core i5-14600K). MSRP range: $199 · $319. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability below; each column header links to that part's benchmark page.
Intel Core i5-14600K
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
A listing for each part; the current price and stock are on the retailer's page.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 6 | — |
| threads | 12 | 20 |
| p cores | — | 6 |
| e cores | — | 8 |
| boost clock ghz | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| tdp w | 65 | 125 |
| l3 cache mb | 32 | 24 |
| socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Each row says whether a higher or a lower number is better (ranks and times are lower-is-better). Scores come from TechPowerUp, XDA Developers, CGDirector, Notebookcheck, GadgetVersus, HWCooling.net, Tweaktown, WePC, Geekbench Browser, PassMark and HWBOT; each row links its sources, and where they differ the cell shows their median. Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 multi (higher is better) Source: TechPowerUp, XDA Developers, CGDirector, Notebookcheck, GadgetVersus, HWCooling.net |
10,953 points | 24,371 points |
| Cinebench R23 single (higher is better) Source: TechPowerUp, Tweaktown, CGDirector, Notebookcheck, GadgetVersus, HWCooling.net |
1,462 points | 2,085 points |
| Cinebench R23 single-core (higher is better) Source: WePC |
1,306 pts | — |
| Geekbench 5 single-core (higher is better) Source: WePC |
1,386 pts | — |
| Geekbench 6 multi (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser, TechPowerUp, GadgetVersus |
8,674 points | 16,308 points |
| Geekbench 6 single (higher is better) Source: Geekbench Browser, TechPowerUp, GadgetVersus |
2,052 points | 2,812 points |
| PassMark CPU Mark (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
21,518 points | 38,447 pts |
| PassMark CPU Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,253 points | — |
| PassMark Single Thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,254 points | 4,268 pts |
| PassMark Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
3,254 points | 4,265 points |
| Y-cruncher Pi 1B (lower is better) Source: HWBOT |
41 | — |
Quick answers
Which is faster, the Ryzen 5 5600 or the Intel Core i5-14600K?
The Intel Core i5-14600K is ahead of the Ryzen 5 5600 on all 7 shared benchmarks on file, by 31% to 123%, including 123% in Cinebench R23 multi (24,371 vs 10,953).
What did the Ryzen 5 5600 and the Intel Core i5-14600K cost at launch?
The Ryzen 5 5600 launched at a $199 MSRP and the Intel Core i5-14600K at $319. Street prices drift from launch pricing; the Where to buy section links current listings.
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