Core i7-14700KF vs Ryzen 5 5600
Short answer: which is best?
Core i7-14700KF is 72.3 % stronger than Ryzen 5 5600. Core i7-14700KF ranks #5 of 79 measured processors at WhatFPS (14,368 CPU score over 1 verified runs). Ryzen 5 5600 ranks #40 of 79 measured processors at WhatFPS (8,341 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 2 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core i7-14700KF | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score (the processor's own performance) | 14,368 | 8,341 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,581 | 7,893 |
| Integer (MT) | 13.7 Gop/s | 5.5 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.91 Gop/s | 0.56 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 14,529,987 | 10,352,703 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 28 | 6 / 12 |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 32 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core i7-14700KF emerges as the clear winner, leading the Ryzen 5 5600 by a substantial 83.2% in overall CPU score, although its results are based on a thinner sample of two verified runs. This superior performance is evident in its 0.91 Gop/s single-thread score compared to the Ryzen's 0.57 Gop/s, which directly translates to a higher FPS ceiling in games, as shown by its 116.4 Supernova DX11 FPS against the Ryzen's 85.8 FPS. Backed by 20 cores, 28 threads, a higher 4962 MHz peak clock, and 15.5 Gop/s in integer multi-threaded operations, the i7-14700KF offers significantly more raw compute and better handles demanding multi-tasking and background processes. While the Core i7-14700KF is undeniably the top performer for those seeking maximum power, the Ryzen 5 5600 still delivers a respectable gaming experience with 85.8 Supernova FPS, making it a solid choice if other factors are a higher priority.
Generated July 14, 2026 from the 2 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for Core i7-14700KF · All measurements for Ryzen 5 5600