Core i7-14700KF vs Ryzen 5 5600X
Short answer: which is best?
Core i7-14700KF is 74.5 % stronger than Ryzen 5 5600X. Core i7-14700KF ranks #7 of 104 measured processors at WhatFPS (14,368 CPU score in its best run — 1 rig, 1 verified run). Ryzen 5 5600X ranks #48 of 104 measured processors at WhatFPS (8,235 CPU score in its best run — best of 3 rigs, 3 verified runs). Each part is shown at its best run, picked from 4 verified WhatFPS runs — measured, not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | Core i7-14700KF | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU score, best run (the processor's own performance) | 14,368 | 8,235 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,581 | 10,117 |
| Integer (MT) | 13.7 Gop/s | 5 Gop/s |
| Single-thread (1T) | 0.91 Gop/s | 0.58 Gop/s |
| Draw calls/s (DX11) | 14,529,987 | 10,161,388 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 28 | 6 / 12 |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 32 MB |
Fragz' verdict
The Core i7-14700KF takes a commanding lead over the Ryzen 5 5600X, outperforming it by 81.6% in our CPU scoring. This dominance is clear in gaming-relevant metrics, with the Core i7-14700KF delivering superior single-thread performance at 0.9 Gop/s compared to the Ryzen's 0.57 Gop/s, which often dictates the FPS ceiling in games. It also boasts significantly higher multi-threaded integer performance at 14.3 Gop/s, nearly double the draw calls per second, and a substantial lead in the Supernova DX11 scene, hitting 117.4 FPS versus 72.3 FPS. With its 20 cores and 28 threads, alongside a higher peak clock of 5165 MHz, the Core i7-14700KF offers a much more robust platform for gaming and background tasks. For gamers prioritizing raw CPU performance and a higher FPS ceiling, the Core i7-14700KF is the undeniable choice.
Generated November 4, 2026 from the 4 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The headline score is the part's best measured run, and the measurements under it come from that same run. It shows what the part has been proven to do — not what an average rig gets out of it. 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 5600X