Which is better for gaming?

They trade blows in games, with the 7700X slightly ahead on average at 1080p. At $199.99 it is the better value for a gaming build.

Which is better for video editing?

The i5-14600K, thanks to 14 cores and 20 threads. The 7700X is close in short exports but falls behind in long renders.

Is the 7700X worth the extra over the i5?

It is not extra: it is about $50 cheaper at current lows. The i5 only makes sense if you need its core count.

The 7700X at 105W TDP is easier to cool than the 181W i5-14600K. Both need a decent tower air cooler or better.

Which platform lasts longer?

AM5. AMD has committed to the socket for future generations; LGA1700 is at the end of its upgrade path.

Do both need a graphics card?

No. Both have integrated graphics, though the 7700X's Radeon graphics are stronger for light gaming without a GPU.

Intel Core i5-14600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the better buy for most shoppers: it costs $199.99 at its lowest since November 2, 2026, against $249.99 for the i5-14600K as of November 1, 2026, and it runs cooler at 105W. The i5-14600K wins on raw multi-core throughput with 14 cores and 24 MB cache, so pick it for heavy rendering or encoding. For gaming and everyday use, the 7700X's 8 cores, 16 threads and 5.4 GHz boost are plenty, and it leaves AM5 upgrade room.

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