AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-14400F
28.4Single-core64.4
37.2Multi-core48.5
43Gamingspec-based50.9
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+36) and multi-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 48% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 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 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 37
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm+17% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 148 W+4% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 10 MB+138% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-14400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 33% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 20% | 1,794+60%Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | 15,858+51%Top 40% |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 25,421+44%Bottom 48% |
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