Core i5-14400F vs Ryzen 9 9950X

Intel Core i5-14400F ≈ ₹17,700 today Buy now

≈22% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ ₹58,800 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 22% higher than Core i5-14400F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14400F 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

Est. multi-core score

100

Est. single-core score

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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Core i5-14400F Ryzen 9 9950X

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

105 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 170 W)
About ₹41,100 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 9950X

22% higher estimated gaming score
6 more cores (16 vs 10)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i5-14400F	Ryzen 9 9950X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh (Alder Lake die)	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	10	16
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 4E	16P
Threads	16	32
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	5.7 GHz
Base clock	2.5 GHz	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	9.5 MB	16 MB
L3 cache	20 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	170 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	—	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	—	2024-08-15
Price today (≈)	₹17,700	₹58,800

FAQ

Is Core i5-14400F better than Ryzen 9 9950X?

Ryzen 9 9950X scores about 22% higher than Core i5-14400F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-14400F 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 9 9950X?

Core i5-14400F is rated at 65 W versus 170 W for Ryzen 9 9950X.

Which is better value, Core i5-14400F or Ryzen 9 9950X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-14400F gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 9950X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-14400F and Ryzen 9 9950X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-14400F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 9 9950X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.