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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-14600KF vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i5-14600KF is much faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $299.01 more expensive!

  • Up to 63% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • Up to 128% more expensive$399.00 vs $99.99
  • Up to 128% cheaper$99.99 vs $399.00
  • Up to 40% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i5-14600KF ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-14600KF has 8 more cores.

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Core i5-14600KF has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-14600KF has 16 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 5 4500 has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-14600KF boosts 29% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 4500 draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 4500 is $299.01 cheaper.

LGA1700
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AM4
Raptor Lake-R
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Renoir
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-14600KF or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i5-14600KF. It's 94% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600KF than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
94% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-14600KF or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i5-14600KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i5-14600KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-14600KF and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-14600KF scores 66/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-14600KF or Ryzen 5 4500 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-14600KF or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more
The Core i5-14600KF is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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