Ryzen 7 7700X against Core i5-14400
Ryzen 7 7700X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 7 7700X leads in games by 22%.
- The Ryzen 7 7700X has 24% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Ryzen 7 7700X is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i5-14400 typically costs $19 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 7 7700X is the better buy: 29.2 points per $100 against 26.6.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i5-14400 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 68 | 57 | 11 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 71 | 58 | 13 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 47 | 38 | 9 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 84 | 75 | 9 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 29.2 | 26.6 | 10%left |
| Typical price | $233 | $214 | $19right |
| Cores | 8 | 10 | 25%right |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | level |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 15%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 154 W | 8%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 7 7700X | 72 vs 62 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 7 7700X | 66 vs 57 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 7 7700X | 73 vs 61 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 7 7700X | 71 vs 59 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 7 7700X | 71 vs 59 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 7 7700X | 61 vs 51 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 7 7700X | 57 vs 47 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 7 7700X | 65 vs 54 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 7 7700X | 61 vs 51 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i5-14400 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 65 / 154 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $233 | $214 |