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i5-14600KF vs Ryzen 7 7700X: which processor should you buy?
i5-14600KF and Ryzen 7 7700X perform within a few percent of each other in games. i5-14600KF costs less per frame. They use different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice follows the processor.
Intel
i5-14600KF
Average 425 FPS
$343 · $0.8 per frame
Better value
AMD
Ryzen 7 7700X
Average 429 FPS
$385 · $0.9 per frame
i5-14600KF vs Ryzen 7 7700X FPS in popular games
ExactRig forecasts at 1080p, paired with a top graphics card so the processor decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.
| Game | Resolution | i5-14600KF | Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 1080p | 483 | 487 |
| Valorant | 1080p | 875 | 886 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1080p | 912 | 920 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1080p | 278 | 279 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p | 241 | 243 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p | 60 | 60 |
| Apex Legends | 1080p | 375 | 380 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1080p | 178 | 178 |
Specifications side by side
Cores148
SocketLGA1700AM5
Rated power (TDP)125 W105 W
Cooler in the boxNoNo
Multi-core score (ExactRig index)152154
Planning price$343$385
Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.
Which should you buy?
Pick the i5-14600KF if you want the most frames for the money. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.
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Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.