Ryzen 9 7940HX
16C/32T · 5.2 GHz · 55 W TDP · AM5 (LGA 1718) · PassMark #230
Core i5-14600K
Raptor Lake Refresh · 14C · 5.3 GHz · $319
Core i5-14600K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7940HX lands at 30 and Core i5-14600K at 87. That puts Core i5-14600K ahead by 57 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen 9 7940HX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 53,306 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Mainstream desktop flagship core count
Pick Core i5-14600K if…
- ✓Strong gaming performance
- ✓Good productivity for price
- ✓DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
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 | Ryzen 9 7940HX | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 16 | 14 (6P+8E) |
| Threads | ▲ 32 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | — |
| TDP | 55 W | 125 W |
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | LGA1700 |
| Class | Desktop, Laptop | — |
| PassMark rank | #230 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 53,306 | — |
Ryzen 9 7940HX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 53,306 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Mainstream desktop flagship core count
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
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
FAQ: Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Core i5-14600K
Which is better, Ryzen 9 7940HX or Core i5-14600K? +
Core i5-14600K scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 57. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 9 7940HX worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 7940HX delivers a Specdex score of 30 — strongest in passmark.
Is Core i5-14600K worth the price? +
At $319, Core i5-14600K delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in gaming.
Does Ryzen 9 7940HX or Core i5-14600K 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, Ryzen 9 7940HX or Core i5-14600K? +
Core i5-14600K — more score per dollar ($319 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.