Ryzen 5 9600 against Core i5-14400F
Ryzen 5 9600 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 9600 leads in games by 22%.
- The Ryzen 5 9600 has 5% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 5 9600 is 16% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i5-14400F typically costs $10 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 9600 is the better buy: 42.1 points per $100 against 38.3.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 9600 | Core i5-14400F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 67 | 57 | 10 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 71 | 58 | 13 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 40 | 38 | 2 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 87 | 75 | 12 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 10%left |
| Typical price | $159 | $149 | $10right |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 11%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 148 W | 68%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 5 9600 | 71 vs 62 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 5 9600 | 64 vs 57 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 9600 | 73 vs 61 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 9600 | 71 vs 59 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 9600 | 70 vs 59 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 5 9600 | 58 vs 51 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 5 9600 | 53 vs 47 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 9600 | 63 vs 54 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 5 9600 | 57 vs 51 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 9600 | Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $159 | $149 |