Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i9-14900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-11600K and Intel Core i9-14900 CPUs. The Intel Core i5-11600K is 132% slower and 169% cheaper than Intel Core i9-14900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-11600K
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PRICE£201.1£541.66
CPU MARK1952845290
VALUE9784
SOCKETLGA 1200LGA 1700
TDP125W65W
EFFICIENCY156697
CORES6 x 3.90 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.80 GHz
THREADS33444380
DATEQ2/2021Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-11600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
20324
£108.97
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G
21598
£129.98
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-11600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-14900 by 13%.


The Intel Core i5-11600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 19528. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 156. The Intel Core i9-14900 efficiency score is 697. So, the Intel Core i9-14900 leads by 347%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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