How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-14400F scores 53.9/100. AMD Ryzen 5 3600 wins 5 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-14400F wins 12.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the Intel Core i5-14400F?

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 advantages: 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB; 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm; 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't. Intel Core i5-14400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 35; Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 36; 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB; 72% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,858 vs 9,200; 68% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 88 W.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-14400F?

Intel Core i5-14400F launched cheaper at $196, versus $199 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600.

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core i5-14400F

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

$199

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14400F

$196

34.8Single-core64.4

36.4Multi-core48.5

59.1Gamingspec-based50.9

5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 360012 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+12). AMD Ryzen 5 3600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600

60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F

Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 35
Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 36
217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
72% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,858 vs 9,200
68% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 88 W

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i5-14400F
Announced	2019	2024
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Process	7 nm+30%	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	88 W	148 W+68%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i5-14400F
Cores	6	10+67%
Performance cores	6	6
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	12	16+33%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+44%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+12%
L2 cache	3 MB	10 MB+217%
L3 cache	32 MB+60%	20 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i5-14400F
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i5-14400F
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	24+20%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Intel Core i5-14400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,450Bottom 26%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,900Bottom 37%	—
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,250Bottom 28%	1,794+44%Top 41%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,200Bottom 32%	15,858+72%Top 40%
PassMark	17,800Bottom 31%	25,421+43%Bottom 48%

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