Core i5-14600vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i5-14600 is a sensible, everyday processor for mainstream builders and gamers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation-class beast for professionals running heavy multi-threaded workloads.
Core i5-14600
Raptor Lake-R · Intel 7 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins overall for heavy workloads, leaving the Core i5-14600 far behind in multi-threaded performance.
For budget buyers, the Core i5-14600 is the smarter pick, offering strong everyday speed at a much lower cost.
The Core i5-14600 is the right choice for a gaming or office PC where extreme multi-threading isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i5-14600 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 22 out of 100), so it leads the Core i5-14600 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i5-14600?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 291% faster than the Core i5-14600 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i5-14600 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core i5-14600 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.