Intel Core i5-11600 vs Intel Core i9-14900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600 and Intel Core i9-14900 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600 is 153% slower and 198% cheaper than Intel Core i9-14900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11600
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PRICE£182.07£541.66
CPU MARK1791745290
VALUE9884
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY276697
CORES6 x 2.80 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO4.80 GHz5.80 GHz
THREADS32844380
DATEQ2/2021Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-14900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i5-11600 better than Intel Core i9-14900?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-14900 by 14%.


The Intel Core i5-11600 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 17917. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 276. The Intel Core i9-14900 efficiency score is 697. So, the Intel Core i9-14900 leads by 153%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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