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Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-14500BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-14500

  • Blender render score 234 samples/min
  • Cores 14
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Blender render score 225 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-14500 is 4% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-14500234

Median of 4 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X225

Median of 112 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A53%Fair
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Max boost clock: 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz

Office Work

A76%Excellent
B42%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A66%Good
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A46%Fair
B40%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14500 · Cores: 14 vs 8

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-14500

60/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

41/100

AIntel Core i5-14500

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 14 vs 8 (75% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (9% higher)
  • Blender render score 234 samples/min vs 225 samples/min (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 32 MB (25% lower)
  • Base clock 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz (24% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 24 MB (33% higher)
  • Base clock 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz (31% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Cores 8 vs 14 (43% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (8% lower)
  • Blender render score 225 samples/min vs 234 samples/min (4% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-14500BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.234 samples/min Better +4%225 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.4112
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +75%8
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock2.6 GHz3.4 GHz Better +31%
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +9%4.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB32 MB Better +33%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20242022
Launch price—$299

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Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-14500 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-14500 posts a median render score of 234 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 112 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-14500: 14 cores, 20 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 60 for Core i5-14500 and 41 for Ryzen 7 5700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i5-14500; for office work: Core i5-14500; for daily use: Core i5-14500; for content creation: Core i5-14500. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-14500 vs Ryzen 7 5700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-14500 or the Ryzen 7 5700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-14500 posts a median render score of 234 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 112 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-14500 or the Ryzen 7 5700X?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i5-14500 and the Ryzen 7 5700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-14500 launched at an unlisted price and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-14500 or the Ryzen 7 5700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i5-14500 (53 vs 41 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.