CPU Comparison: Intel Core i5-14600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Key Findings

The Intel Core i5-14600 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 18.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-14600 shows superior performance with a 63.6% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i5-14600

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2023

Market Position

218th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs44th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs63rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2024

Market Position

506th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs238th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs171st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i5-14600

4,281

8400F

3,627

Multi-Thread Performance

i5-14600

39,246

8400F

23,989

Specifications: Intel Core i5-14600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i5-14600

i5-14600

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

8400F

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-14600KF, Intel Core i5-14600KF

i5-14600

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F 6-Core Processor

8400F

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i5-14600

4.2 GHz

8400F

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i5-14600

4.7 GHz

8400F

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i5-14600

6 Threads: 12

8400F

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i5-14600

AM5

8400F

⚡TDP

125 W

i5-14600

65 W

8400F

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

i5-14600

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 16 MB

8400F

The Intel Core i5-14600 and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i5-14600 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-14600 drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.