Ryzen 5 9600X vs Core i5-14600K
Every Ryzen 5 9600X and Core i5-14600K listing we price at UK shops, side by side: the cheapest new price we found for each, where it is, and the specs. Prices are before delivery, and change; each shows when we last read it.
Ryzen 5 9600X
Cheapest we found
£164.99
at Box, in stock, checked 20 Oct 2026
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Six Core Socket AM5 5.4GHz Processor - 100-100001405WOF - RETAIL
Priced at 7 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Currys, Ebuyer, Novatech, Scan.
Core i5-14600K
Cheapest we found
£230.49
at Box, in stock, checked 20 Oct 2026
Intel Core i5-14600K Unlocked Processor
Priced at 6 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Currys, Novatech, Overclockers UK.
What the numbers say
- The cheapest Ryzen 5 9600X we found is £164.99 at Box, £65.50 (28%) less than the cheapest Core i5-14600K at £230.49 from Box.
- Our spec-based estimate does not compare AMD and Intel chips fairly, so we do not score them against each other.
- In Blender's measured render benchmark the Core i5-14600K scores 305 to the Ryzen 5 9600X's 263, 16% higher; per pound, the Ryzen 5 9600X renders 20% more.
Specs side by side
The most common value across the listings we price for each. Clocks vary a little by card maker.
| Spec | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14 |
| Threads | 12 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| TDP | 65W | 125W |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Performance and value
| Figure | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Blender render score (measured) | 263 | 305 |
The Blender score is the median of real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering; it is not a gaming figure.
Ryzen 5 9600X listings, cheapest first
Core i5-14600K listings, cheapest first
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