Core i5-14600K
Raptor Lake Refresh · 14C · 5.3 GHz · $319
Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C/32T · 5.4 GHz · 55 W TDP · FL1 · PassMark #228
Core i5-14600K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i5-14600K lands at 87 and Ryzen 9 7945HX at 30. That puts Core i5-14600K ahead by 57 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i5-14600K if…
- ✓Strong gaming performance
- ✓Good productivity for price
- ✓DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
Pick Ryzen 9 7945HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 54,074 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Mainstream desktop flagship core count
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i5-14600KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i5-14600K more score per dollar ($319 vs $549).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i5-14600K | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 (6P+8E) | ▲ 16 |
| Threads | 20 | ▲ 32 |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| TDP | 125 W | 55 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | FL1 |
| Base clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 64 MB |
| Class | — | Laptop |
| PassMark rank | — | #228 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 54,074 |
Core i5-14600K
- +Strong gaming performance
- +Good productivity for price
- +DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
- −Last-gen LGA1700 socket
- −Power hungry under load
- −No AI instructions
Ryzen 9 7945HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 54,074 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Mainstream desktop flagship core count
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Core i5-14600K vs Ryzen 9 7945HX
Which is better, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 9 7945HX? +
Core i5-14600K scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 57. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i5-14600K worth the price? +
At $319, Core i5-14600K delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in gaming.
Is Ryzen 9 7945HX worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 7945HX delivers a Specdex score of 30 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 9 7945HX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core i5-14600K or Ryzen 9 7945HX? +
Core i5-14600K — more score per dollar ($319 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.