Core i5-14400F vs Ryzen 5 7600X: specs and benchmark comparison
BAMD · Zen 4
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- 6 cores / 12 threads
- up to 5.3 GHz
- AM5
September 27, 2022 · $299 at launch
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +10.5%AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads in this scenario (up to 10.5% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i5-14400F is better4
Cores 4 more10 (6P + 4E) vs 6
Threads 4 more16 vs 12
L2 cache 3.5 MB more9.5 MB vs 6 MB
Max memory capacity 64 GB more192 GB vs 128 GB
Where Ryzen 5 7600X is better2
L3 cache 12 MB more32 MB vs 20 MB
Official memory speed 400 MT/s more5,200 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- 1.6% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i5-14400F202.8 samples/minRyzen 5 7600X206 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 203B · 2060200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 1.6% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i5-14400F
202.8 samples/min · community measurement, sample 39 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 39 submissions (6 outliers excluded), interquartile range 193.6–209.16; submissions 2025-07-20 to 2026-06-30; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
206 samples/min · community measurement, sample 128 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 128 submissions (16 outliers excluded), interquartile range 197.58–227.6; submissions 2025-07-21 to 2026-08-26; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (2)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 196.5 | 206.7 | B +5.2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 183.5 | 202.8 | B +10.5% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (13)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 193.6 | 194.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 207 | 231.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 212.8 | 217.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 209.2 | 201.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 181.3 | 192.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 196 | 188.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 226.7 | 198 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 221.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 233.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 223.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 213.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 213.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 207.3 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Core i5-14400F | B · Ryzen 5 7600X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 10 (6P + 4E) | 6 | A: 4 more |
| Threads | 16 | 12 | A: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 2.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz | B: 2.2 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz | B: 0.6 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | no data | yes | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L1 cache | no data | 384 KB | no data for A |
| L2 cache | 9.5 MB | 6 MB | A: 3.5 MB more |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 32 MB | B: 12 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 5 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 5,200 MT/s | B: 400 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 192 GB | 128 GB | A: 64 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0, 24 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | none | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU) | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 105 W | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 65 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 148 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A10 (6P + 4E)
B6
A: 4 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A16
B12
A: 4 moreBase clock
A2.5 GHz
B4.7 GHz
B: 2.2 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.7 GHz
B5.3 GHz
B: 0.6 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ano data
Byes
no data for A
Cache
L1 cache
Ano data
B384 KB
no data for AL2 cache
A9.5 MB
B6 MB
A: 3.5 MB moreL3 cache
A20 MB
B32 MB
B: 12 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BAM5
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 5 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR5
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B5,200 MT/s
B: 400 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A192 GB
B128 GB
A: 64 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0, 24 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
Anone
BAMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B105 W
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A65 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A148 W
Bno data
no data for B
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket Incompatible
Intel Core i5-14400F uses LGA1700, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5. The CPUs are not interchangeable: switching requires a different motherboard.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR5. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i5-14400F uses LGA1700, while AMD Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X have?
Intel Core i5-14400F: 10 cores / 16 threads. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: 6 cores / 12 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i5-14400F: no. AMD Ryzen 5 7600X: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU).
Which is faster: Intel Core i5-14400F or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X?
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (4)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i5-14400Fchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 7600Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.