Core i3-14100F vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Verdict: Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 5700X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
65
66
Est. multi-core score
18
32
Est. single-core score
73
64
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i3-14100F   Ryzen 7 5700X

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 €55 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 5700X

  • 4 more cores (8 vs 4)
  • About ₹1,400 cheaper today

Specifications

Core i3-14100FRyzen 7 5700X
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontZen 3
Code nameRaptor Lake Refresh (Alder Lake die)Vermeer
ProcessIntel 7TSMC 7 nm
Cores48
P-cores + E-cores4P8P
Threads816
Boost clock4.7 GHz4.6 GHz
Base clock3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
L2 cache5 MB4 MB
L3 cache12 MB32 MB
TDP (rated)58 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR4
Max memory speedDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-3200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 4.0
OverclockingLockedUnlocked
Cooler in the box—Not included
Released—2022-04-04
Price today (≈)₹12,800₹11,400

FAQ

Is Core i3-14100F better than Ryzen 7 5700X?

Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 5700X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-14100F or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Core i3-14100F is rated at 58 W versus 65 W for Ryzen 7 5700X.

Which is better value, Core i3-14100F or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 5700X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-14100F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.

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