Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core i9-14900KS

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core i9-14900KS CPUs. The Intel Core i5-13600K is 61% slower and 214% cheaper than Intel Core i9-14900KS.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-13600K
Buy on amazon
PRICE£200.38£629.99
CPU MARK3767260550
VALUE18896
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP125W150W
EFFICIENCY301404
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz6.20 GHz
THREADS41234827
DATEQ3/2022Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-13600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-14900KS

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
62382
£594.59
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
51402
£393.66
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99

Is Intel Core i5-13600K better than Intel Core i9-14900KS?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i5-13600K offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-14900KS by 49%.


The Intel Core i5-13600K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 125 watts and a CPUMark score of 37672. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 301. The Intel Core i9-14900KS efficiency score is 404. So, the Intel Core i9-14900KS leads by 34%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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