Ryzen 5 7600X against Core i5-14400F
Ryzen 5 7600X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600X leads in games by 16%.
- The Core i5-14400F has 6% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-14400F is 4% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i5-14400F typically costs $14 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-14400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 57 | 2 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 67 | 58 | 9 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 36 | 38 | 2 ptsright |
| Single-core | 72 | 75 | 3 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 6%right |
| Typical price | $163 | $149 | $14right |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 13%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 148 W | 4%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-14400F | 55 vs 57 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 61 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 59 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 59 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 57 vs 54 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 65 / 148 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $163 | $149 |