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Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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 5800X

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-14500

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

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Blender render score 225 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.7 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 5800X225

Median of 40 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
B43%Fair

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

Office Work

A76%Excellent
B38%Fair

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

Daily Use

A66%Good
B38%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 6 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-14500

60/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

40/100

AIntel Core i5-14500

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 14 vs 8 (75% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (32% lower)
  • L3 cache 24 MB vs 32 MB (25% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz (46% higher)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 24 MB (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 14 (43% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (6% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-14500BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X
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.440
Cores & clocks
Cores14 Better +75%8
Efficiency (E) cores8—
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock2.6 GHz3.8 GHz Better +46%
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +6%4.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache24 MB32 MB Better +33%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20242020
Launch price—$449

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Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-14500 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 40 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 5800X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $449.

Our overall scores are 60 for Core i5-14500 and 40 for Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-14500 or the Ryzen 7 5800X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-14500 posts a median render score of 234 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 4 and 40 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-14500 or the Ryzen 7 5800X?

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i5-14500 at 65 W, so the Core i5-14500 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-14500 and the Ryzen 7 5800X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-14500 launched at an unlisted price and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at $449. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-14500 or the Ryzen 7 5800X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i5-14500 (53 vs 43 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.