AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i5-14500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 35% faster and 40% more expensive than Intel Core i5-14500.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-14500
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PRICE$402.89$239.99
CPU MARK4833531530
VALUE120131
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY744485
CORES12 x 3.70 GHz6 x 2.60 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS41293956
DATEQ1/2023Q1/2024

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-14500

Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than Intel Core i5-14500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-14500 by 9%.


The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The Intel Core i5-14500 efficiency score is 485. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 35%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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