Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600: Specs, Price, Performance, and More Compared

By Mainak Dey / Tech / March 24, 2025

Looking for the best budget CPU to get in 2025? – Here’s what to expect from the Core i5-14500 and Ryzen 5 7600.

Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600: Specs, Price, Performance, and More Compared — Core I5 14500 vs Ryzen 5 7600 (Image via Intel | AMD | Deltia’s Gaming)

With so many SKUs to choose from, it becomes complicated to decide between K / non-K and X / non-X variants. There is so much variation between the technical specifications of the same cores but different architectures. It has the same generation name but different CPUs (Intel side). There are substantial pricing differences when considering IGP and non-IGP variants. A budget buyer looking for a CPU that can create content, stream, game, and everything else is puzzled by all this jargon.

Today, our comparison leans toward people who plan on pairing a decent CPU with a budget motherboard. For example, you can budget for an entry-level Intel H610 motherboard or a slightly more expensive B660 or B760 one. Or an A620 / B650 motherboard from the AMD side. Let’s go ahead and get started.

Disclaimer: We have compared the two CPUs against the manufacturers’ official specifications and covered real-world use case scenarios. Please cross-check with the manufacturer’s data before making a purchase decision. Pricing information is dated 24 March 2025 and is subject to change without notice.

Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600 – Design, Strengths, Performance, and Tradeoffs

Intel Core i5-14500

Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600: Specs, Price, Performance, and More Compared — 14th Gen Core i5 14500 (Image via Intel | Deltia’s Gaming)

Structure – Uses the 12th Gen Alderlake core architecture (C0) stepping and features 6 Performance (P) cores and 8 Efficiency (E) cores.
Core Configuration – Hybrid.
Fabrication – Intel 7 (10nm).

Strengths:

Balanced multicore and gaming performance.
Memory Compatibility – Supports DDR4 and DDR5, depending on motherboard selection.
Turbo Boost – Up to 5.0 GHz on single-core workloads.
Supports Intel Thread Director.
Provides a stock cooler.
Incredibly efficient at 65W.
Intel UHD 770 graphics have capable encoders offering a seamless video editing experience.

Weaknesses:

Locked to undervolting or any sort of CPU side tuning
Lacks Intel Dynamic Tuning Support.
End-of-life platform (LGA 1700)
It uses a slower Alderlake (12th Gen) core architecture. However, due to Intel’s reduced latency within the core complex, authentic Raptorlake designs, such as 13600K / 14600K, are incredibly fast compared to Alderlake designs.
Poor retail pricing at $232. Core i5 14400F is available at a much lower price. If budget gaming is your only requirement, get the Ryzen 5 7600, which is much superior. Users can pick up a 14600K by paying a little more or a used 13700K even at that price.

AMD Ryzen 5 7600

Intel Core i5-14500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600: Specs, Price, Performance, and More Compared — AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (Image via AMD | Deltia’s Gaming)

Structure – Single Core Complex Die (CCD) with 6 active Zen 4 cores and an I/O die for connectivity.
Fabrication – TSMC N4P (5nm).

Strengths:

Identical multicore and gaming performance as the 7600X
Amazing power efficiency. The lower power draw means any budget motherboard can run it.
You can get away with pulling the RTX 5080 / RTX 4090 with minor hiccups.
AM5 socket to be relevant until 2027.
A little tuning, even on budget motherboards, can bridge the gap between the 7600X
Comes with a stock AMD Wraith Stealth cooler.
Unlocked processors to attract tuning enthusiasts
Priced nicely at $184.
The Turbo Boost period is much higher than the Intel Core i5 14500.

Weaknesses:

Average video editing performance
Good AM5 motherboards are usually expensive
Aggressive tuning can damage your hardware and void your warranty.

Final Verdict

The Ryzen 5 7600 is the best option for a gaming-oriented build—provided you pair it with a cheap motherboard, the latest high-end GPU, and retain the PCIe 5.0 spec. However, for anyone looking to do video editing and gaming alongside an RTX 4070 / Super tier GPU, the Core i5 14500 is the better choice.

Specifications for the 14500 and Ryzen 5 7600

Feature	Intel Core i5-14500	AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Architecture	Alder Lake (C0 stepping)	Zen 4 Chiplet
Core/Thread Count	14 cores (6P + 8E) / 20 threads	6 cores / 12 threads
Base Clock	P-core: 2.6 GHz, E-core: 2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz
Boost Clock	Up to 5.0 GHz	Up to 5.1 GHz
Cache (L3)	24 MB	32 MB
Manufacturing Process	Intel 10nm (Alder Lake)	TSMC 5nm (CCD), 6nm (I/O die)
TDP (Base / Boost)	65W / up to 154W	65W
Socket Compatibility	LGA1700	AM5
Base Memory Frequency Support	DDR4-3200 / DDR5-4800	DDR5-5200
PCIe Support	PCIe 5.0 // Depends on the motherboard.	PCIe 5.0
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) 2CU
Price (as of March 24, 2025)	~$232 (Newegg)	~$184 (Newegg)

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