Core i3-14100F vs Ryzen 5 7400

Verdict: Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 5 7400 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-14100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
65
64
Est. multi-core score
18
25
Est. single-core score
73
68
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i3-14100F   Ryzen 5 7400

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i3-14100F

  • 7 W lower rated TDP (58 W vs 65 W)
  • About ₹8,300 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 5 7400

  • 2 more cores (6 vs 4)
  • Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

Core i3-14100FRyzen 5 7400
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontZen 4
Code nameRaptor Lake Refresh (Alder Lake die)Raphael
ProcessIntel 7TSMC 5 nm
Cores46
P-cores + E-cores4P6P
Threads812
Boost clock4.7 GHz4.3 GHz
Base clock3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
L2 cache5 MB6 MB
L3 cache12 MB16 MB
TDP (rated)58 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM5
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingLockedUnlocked
Cooler in the box—Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics—Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released—2025-09-16
Price today (≈)₹12,900₹21,200

FAQ

Is Core i3-14100F better than Ryzen 5 7400?

Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 5 7400 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-14100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-14100F or Ryzen 5 7400?

Core i3-14100F is rated at 58 W versus 65 W for Ryzen 5 7400.

Which is better value, Core i3-14100F or Ryzen 5 7400?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-14100F gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 5 7400. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 5 7400 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-14100F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7400 uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.

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