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Intel Core i5-14400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

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 7600X

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-14400

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

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

  • Blender render score 214 samples/min
  • Cores 6
  • Max boost clock 5.3 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 7600X is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-14400211

Median of 6 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X214

Median of 20 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
B53%Fair

Better pick: Ryzen 5 7600X · Max boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.7 GHz

Office Work

A67%Good
B66%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A60%Good
B58%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B36%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-14400 · Threads: 16 vs 12

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core i5-14400

52/100

BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X

53/100

AIntel Core i5-14400

Advantages

  • Cores 10 vs 6 (67% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 12 (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (47% lower)
  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 32 MB (38% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 5.3 GHz (11% lower)
  • Blender render score 211 samples/min vs 214 samples/min (1% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 5 7600X

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz (88% higher)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 20 MB (60% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.3 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (13% higher)
  • Blender render score 214 samples/min vs 211 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • 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 7600X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.211 samples/min214 samples/min Better +1%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.620
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +67%6
Efficiency (E) cores4—
Threads16 Better +33%12
Base clock2.5 GHz4.7 GHz Better +88%
Max boost clock4.7 GHz5.3 GHz Better +13%
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB32 MB Better +60%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20242022
Launch price$221$299

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Intel Core i5-14400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-14400 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X posts a median render score of 214 against 211 for Intel Core i5-14400, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 20 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 7600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.3 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 52 for Core i5-14400 and 53 for Ryzen 5 7600X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 5 7600X; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Core i5-14400. 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 7600X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-14400 or the Ryzen 5 7600X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X posts a median render score of 214 against 211 for Intel Core i5-14400, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 20 and 6 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-14400 or the Ryzen 5 7600X?

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i5-14400 at 65 W, so the Core i5-14400 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-14400 and the Ryzen 5 7600X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-14400 launched at $221 and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-14400 or the Ryzen 5 7600X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (41 vs 53 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.