Ryzen 5 5600X against Core i5-14400F
Core i5-14400F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-14400F leads in games by 7%.
- The Core i5-14400F has 41% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-14400F is 15% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 5600X typically costs $30 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5600X | Core i5-14400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 49 | 57 | 8 ptsright |
| Gaming | 54 | 58 | 4 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 27 | 38 | 11 ptsright |
| Single-core | 65 | 75 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 41.2 | 38.3 | 8%left |
| Typical price | $119 | $149 | $30left |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 2%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 148 W | 68%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-14400F | 53 vs 62 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-14400F | 47 vs 57 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-14400F | 55 vs 61 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-14400F | 54 vs 59 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-14400F | 53 vs 59 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-14400F | 42 vs 51 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-14400F | 37 vs 47 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-14400F | 47 vs 54 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-14400F | 41 vs 51 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600X | Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $119 | $149 |