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Intel Core i5-14400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-14400BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 5 7500F

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-14400

  • Blender render score 211 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz
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BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 7500F

  • Blender render score 216 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-14400211

Median of 6 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 7500F216

Median of 57 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A41%Fair
B47%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 7500F · Max boost clock: 5.0 GHz vs 4.7 GHz

Office Work

A67%Good
B45%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A60%Good
B43%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14400 · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B37%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-14400 comes out ahead

It wins 3 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-14400

52/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 7500F

43/100

AIntel Core i5-14400

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 10 vs 6 (67% higher)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 32 MB (38% lower)
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (32% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (6% lower)
  • Blender render score 211 samples/min vs 216 samples/min (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 7500F

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 20 MB (60% higher)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (48% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (6% higher)
  • Blender render score 216 samples/min vs 211 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Cores 6 vs 10 (40% lower)
  • Threads 12 vs 16 (25% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-14400BAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.211 samples/min216 samples/min Better +2%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.657
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +67%6
Efficiency (E) cores4—
Threads16 Better +33%12
Base clock2.5 GHz3.7 GHz Better +48%
Max boost clock4.7 GHz5.0 GHz Better +6%
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB32 MB Better +60%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W65 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20242023
Launch price$221$179

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Intel Core i5-14400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-14400 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F posts a median render score of 216 against 211 for Intel Core i5-14400, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 57 and 6 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-14400: 10 cores, 16 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $221. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2023, launched at $179.

Our overall scores are 52 for Core i5-14400 and 43 for Ryzen 5 7500F out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 7500F; for office work: Core i5-14400; for daily use: Core i5-14400; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-14400 vs Ryzen 5 7500F FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-14400 or the Ryzen 5 7500F?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 7500F posts a median render score of 216 against 211 for Intel Core i5-14400, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 57 and 6 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-14400 or the Ryzen 5 7500F?

Both are rated at 65 W.

How much did the Core i5-14400 and the Ryzen 5 7500F cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-14400 launched at $221 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at $179. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-14400 or the Ryzen 5 7500F better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (41 vs 47 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.