AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-14700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i7-14700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is 171% slower and 355% cheaper than Intel Core i7-14700K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5500
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PRICE$82.99$377.99
CPU MARK1932952383
VALUE233139
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W125W
EFFICIENCY297419
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz8 x 3.40 GHz
TURBO4.20 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS30584472
DATEQ2/2022Q4/2023

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-14700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
$322.95
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
54637
$398.99
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
56177
$508.99

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5500 better than Intel Core i7-14700K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-14700K by 40%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19329. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 297. The Intel Core i7-14700K efficiency score is 419. So, the Intel Core i7-14700K leads by 41%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.