AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i5-14500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i5-14500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 31% faster and 32% more expensive than Intel Core i5-14500.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-14500
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PRICE$351$239.99
CPU MARK4570031530
VALUE130131
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP105W65W
EFFICIENCY435485
CORES16 x 3.40 GHz6 x 2.60 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS34673956
DATEQ4/2020Q1/2024

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-14500

Is AMD Ryzen 9 5950X better than Intel Core i5-14500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-14500 by 1%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 45700. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 435. The Intel Core i5-14500 efficiency score is 485. So, the Intel Core i5-14500 leads by 11%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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