Core i5-14400F vs Ryzen 5 7500F

Verdict: Core i5-14400F and Ryzen 5 7500F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7500F 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
74
75
Est. multi-core score
36
30
Est. single-core score
73
79
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i5-14400F   Ryzen 5 7500F

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 i5-14400F

  • 4 more cores (10 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7500F

  • About ₹1,500 cheaper today

Specifications

Core i5-14400FRyzen 5 7500F
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontZen 4
Code nameRaptor Lake Refresh (Alder Lake die)Raphael
ProcessIntel 7TSMC 5 nm
Cores106
P-cores + E-cores6P + 4E6P
Threads1612
Boost clock4.7 GHz5 GHz
Base clock2.5 GHz3.7 GHz
L2 cache9.5 MB6 MB
L3 cache20 MB32 MB
TDP (rated)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM5
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingLockedUnlocked
Cooler in the box—Wraith Stealth
Released—2023-07-22
Price today (≈)₹17,700₹16,200

FAQ

Is Core i5-14400F better than Ryzen 5 7500F?

Core i5-14400F and Ryzen 5 7500F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7500F 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 i5-14400F or Ryzen 5 7500F?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core i5-14400F or Ryzen 5 7500F?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7500F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-14400F. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-14400F and Ryzen 5 7500F use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-14400F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7500F uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.

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